Definition & Meaning of "shake up"

to shake up

[phrase form: shake]

to move people or things physically, often in an aggressive and unexpected manner

to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents

to alter the structure of something

to disrupt someone's emotions or self-confidence

to cause significant and often dramatic changes within an organization, system, or situation

to motivate someone to be more active, aware, etc.

Example

The intense thunderstorm shook up the passengers on the turbulent flight.

The bartender shook up the cocktail with enthusiasm.

The unexpected news of the accident really shook up the whole community.

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.

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