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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
How To Use shake-up In A Sentence
- Often in the past Ferguson has spoken of the importance goal difference might one day play in the title shake-up. ESPNsoccernet
- But above all, he needs to deliver a dramatic and lasting shake-up of the entire political system. The Sun
- Professor Peter Crome, chair of the audit's steering group, said the report "provides further concrete evidence that the care of patients with dementia in hospital is in need of a radical shake-up". Hospital staff 'lack skills to cope with dementia patients'
- The shake-up would also outlaw cigarette vending machines in pubs, clubs and hotels. The Sun
- The shake-up is contained in a review of local taxation drawn up by an all-party Parliamentary group.
- Commissioner Fivaz described opposition from what he called anonymous police officials and certain police unions to the impending shake-up in the South African Police Service, as disappointing. ANC Daily News Briefing
- The arrival of the new baby caused a thorough shake-up of their family life.
- His earthly life ended with a literal shake-up. Times, Sunday Times
- I predict this year will see a shake-up in the upper echelons of the men's game. Times, Sunday Times
- The biggest shake-up of the qualification since it was introduced will make the GCSE structure overwhelmingly modular. Times, Sunday Times
