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to shake up
[phrase form: shake]
01
to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents
Transitive: to shake up sth
Examples
She shook the salad up with a vibrant dressing for extra flavor.
The bartender shook up the cocktail with enthusiasm.
02
to move people or things physically, often in an aggressive and unexpected manner
Transitive: to shake up sb
Examples
The sudden loud noise shook him up, making him drop his books.
The unexpected earthquake shook the entire city up, leaving residents in shock.
03
to alter the structure of something
Transitive: to shake up structure of something
Examples
She shook the furniture up to create more space in the living room.
The manager decided to shake up the team assignments for a fresh perspective.
04
to disrupt someone's emotions or self-confidence
Transitive: to shake up sb
Examples
She shook up her audience with a powerful and thought-provoking speech.
He shook up the readers with a shocking plot twist in his novel.
05
to cause significant and often dramatic changes within an organization, system, or situation
Transitive: to shake up a system or situation
Examples
The new CEO decided to shake up the company's management structure to enhance efficiency and foster innovation.
The government implemented policies to shake up the education system and address longstanding issues.
06
to motivate someone to be more active, aware, etc.
Transitive: to shake up sb
Examples
The school initiated a campaign to shake up students and create opportunities for them.
The coach ’s pep talk really shook up the team, making them more determined to win.
