shakeup meaning

Definition of shakeup

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, shake-up

   Type of: organization

   Related forms: shake up

How to pronounce shakeup

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

Words that rhyme with shakeup

• breakup
• makeup