Meaning of shake-up in English

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1. Noun

   shake-up

   Definitions

   1. the act of imposing a new organization

   Examples

   • « 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 »