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Definition of shakeup

shakeup

/ˈʃeɪk.ʌp/
(UK: shake-up)
shake · up
Plural:shakeups
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shakeup Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A radical or extensive reorganization, restructuring, or personnel change within an organization, government, or system.

Example

"Following a period of declining sales, the board of directors announced a major management shakeup."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The noun "shakeup" (often hyphenated as "shake-up") refers to a major reorganization, whereas the two-word phrasal verb "shake up" is used for the action of reorganizing or startling.

• Rhymes for shakeup

• Nearby Words

shaker
shakespeare
shakespearean
shakeup
shakily
shakiness
shakingly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shakeup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shakeup
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