Shake Up — synonyms, definition

1. shake up (Verb)

agitate bump around churn commove disconcert distress disturb embarrass excite fluff up jar jolt plump up raise up reorganise reorganize shake shock stimulate stir • • •

shake up (Verb) — Shock physically.

shake up (Verb) — Organize anew. ex. "We must shake up the company if we don't want to go under"

shake up (Verb) — Shake; especially (a patient to detect fluids or air in the body).

shake up (Verb) — Excite the feelings or emotions of; disturb the peace of. ex. "These stories shook up the community"

shake up (Verb) — Change the arrangement or position of.

shake up (Verb) — Make fuller by shaking. ex. "shake up the pillows"

agitate arouse displace elicit enkindle evoke fire kindle move organise organize provoke raise shake affright animate arouse beat elate enliven exalt excite fright frighten fuel inspire intoxicate invigorate invite lift up pick up poke retool revise • • •

2. shake up (Noun)

reorganisation reorganization shake-up

shake up (Noun) — The imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes). ex. "top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup"

organisation organization