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to shake up
[phrase form: shake]
01
to move people or things physically, often in an aggressive and unexpected manner
02
to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents
03
to alter the structure of something
04
to disrupt someone's emotions or self-confidence
05
to cause significant and often dramatic changes within an organization, system, or situation
06
to motivate someone to be more active, aware, etc.
Example
The intense thunderstorm shook up the passengers on the turbulent flight.
The unexpected news of the accident really shook up the whole community.
The bartender shook up the cocktail with enthusiasm.
He shook up the readers with a shocking plot twist in his novel.
The microphone malfunction during the speech shook up the speaker, leading to a momentary loss of composure in front of the audience.
