shake-up meaning

UK US /ˈʃeɪkʌp/ 2 syllables

shake-up (noun): the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes).

Definition of shake-up

  1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
    • a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum
    • top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup

    Synonyms: reorganization, reorganisation, shakeup

    Type of: organization

    Related forms: shake up

How to pronounce shake-up

shake-up is pronounced /ˈʃeɪkʌp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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