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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
Example
She often mixes up the order of the steps when following a recipe.
When organizing files, be careful not to mix the documents up; keep them in the correct order.
02
to cause someone to become confused
Transitive: to mix up sb
Example
The unexpected change in plans really mixed me up; I was n't sure what to do next.
The sudden alteration of the meeting agenda mixed up the participants, causing a moment of confusion.
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
Example
They look so alike that it's easy to mix them up.
Please forgive me if I mix you up with your twin sister; you both look so alike.
04
to prepare something by combining different ingredients to create a mixture
Transitive: to mix up ingredients
Example
In a blender, you can mix up fruits and yogurt to create a delicious smoothie.
To make pancakes, you have to mix up the batter by combining flour, milk, and eggs.
