Shakeup Definition & Meaning

shakeup
noun
  1. 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"

"Shakeup" in song lyrics

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  • "Michigan begins congressional delegation shakeup"
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