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shakeup

Pronunciation: [ˈʃeɪkˌʌp]

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Learn how to use shakeup in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) a big change in an organization or system. It can happen when new people come in or when things are rearranged. It's like giving a team or company a fresh start.

Example

The shakeup in management led to more innovative ideas and better teamwork.

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The sudden shakeup created confusion and fear among the employees.

Example

What do you think will happen after the company shakeup?

Context: “politics”

(noun) a significant change in leadership or political structure. This can happen when new leaders take charge or when parties change their strategies.

Example

The recent shakeup in the government has led to new policies that many people like.

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The political shakeup did not improve the situation; people are still unhappy.

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How did the political shakeup affect the upcoming elections?

Context: “action/change”

(verb) to make big changes to something, often to improve it. This can be used when talking about ideas, processes, or plans.

Example

We needed to shake up our strategies to stay competitive in the market.

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Leaving things the way they are will not shake up our results; we need to make changes.

Example

What can we do to shake up our routine and make things more exciting?

How to pronounce shakeup

Pronunciation: [ˈʃeɪkˌʌp]

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