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Rareshake up
The correct spelling is shake up.
How to pronounce shake up
verb
Say it like: Sha-ke -up
The correct spelling is shake up. To agitate by shaking. For example: "If you shake up a can of cola and then open, you get an explosion."
Usage Examples
“If you shake up a can of cola and then open, you get an explosion.”
“Seeing the car accident really shook her up.”
“The new boss is going to shake things up, so be aware.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To agitate by shaking.
- 2.To restore to its original shape by shaking.
- 3.To upset or distress (a person).
- 4.To reorganize, to make reforms in.
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