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shake up

 
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shake
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to shake (something) thoroughly.
The bartender shook up the drink until it was frothy.
definition 2: to cause radical changes in (something).
The new management shook up the entire business organization.This new theory shook up the world of physics.
definition 3: to cause physical or emotional shock in (someone).
The near collision with the other plane shook up the passengers.The robbery had shaken her up and she could not return to her home yet.