shake up
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To agitate or mix something by shaking, making it less compact or more voluminous. This refers to the physical action of shaking something to change its internal arrangement or fullness.
- To disturb or upset someone emotionally or mentally. This meaning describes causing a strong emotional reaction, such as shock, fear, or excitement.
- To reorganize or reform something thoroughly and radically. This refers to making major changes to an organization, system, or process to improve it.
- (In medicine) To shake a patient's body to detect the presence of fluids or air. This is a specific diagnostic technique.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- She shook up the bottle of juice before opening it. (Physical agitation)
- The sudden news of the accident really shook him up. (Emotional disturbance)
- The new CEO plans to shake up the entire management structure. (Radical reorganization)
- The doctor will shake up the patient to check for pleural effusion. (Medical diagnostic action)
Advanced Usage
- To be shaken up: The passive form is commonly used to describe the state of being emotionally disturbed or physically jolted.
- He was visibly shaken up after the car nearly hit him.
- Shake-up (noun): The action or an instance of shaking something up, especially a radical reorganization.
- The company announced a major management shake-up.
Variants and Related Words
- Shake-up (n): A radical reorganization. (e.g., )
- Shaken (adj): Emotionally disturbed or upset. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Agitate, Fluff up (for the physical meaning).
- Upset, Disturb, Shock, Stir (for the emotional meaning).
- Reorganize, Restructure, Overhaul, Reform (for the organizational meaning).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Shake down: To extort money from someone; to test a new system or procedure.
- Shake off: To get rid of something unwanted (e.g., a feeling, a pursuer).
Related Idioms
- No great shakes: Not very good or impressive.
- His latest performance was no great shakes.
- Shake a leg: To hurry up.
- Shake a leg! We're going to be late!
Verb
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make fuller by shaking
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fluff up the pillows
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change the arrangement or position of
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stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
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These stories shook the community
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the civil war shook the country
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shake; especially (a patient to detect fluids or air in the body)
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organize anew
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We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under
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shock physically
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Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game
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