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shake–up
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shake–up
(noun)
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shake–up
/
ˈ
ʃeɪkˌʌp/
noun
plural
shake–ups
shake–up
/
ˈ
ʃeɪkˌʌp/
noun
plural
shake–ups
Learner's definition of SHAKE–UP
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:
an important change or series of changes in the way a company or other organization is organized or run
There has been a major
shake-up
in the company.
a management
shake-up
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