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to mix up
[phrase form: mix]
01
to unintentionally change the arrangement or order of a group of things, often leading to confusion or errors
Transitive: to mix up the order of a set of things
02
to cause someone to become confused
Transitive: to mix up sb
03
to fail to recognize a person or thing properly by assuming that they are another person or thing
Transitive: to mix up two people or things | to mix up sb/sth with sb/sth
04
to prepare something by combining different ingredients to create a mixture
Transitive: to mix up ingredients
mix up
v
Example
She often mixes up the order of the steps when following a recipe.
I accidentally mixed up the test tubes, and now the experiment is compromised.
While tidying up the office, I accidentally mixed up the files, causing some confusion among the team.
For a flavorful marinade, mix up olive oil, herbs, and a touch of citrus for your grilled chicken.
The sudden alteration of the meeting agenda mixed up the participants, causing a moment of confusion.
