Definition of Shake up

to greatly startle, shock, or upset someone

Examples of Shake up in a sentence

The thunderous bell was just what it took to shake up the exhausted student sleeping at his desk.  🔊

Detectives tried to shake up the suspect by showing him graphic pictures of the murder victim’s body, but the gory graphics didn’t upset him at all.  🔊

Seeing a horrific car crash on the highway was enough to shake up the already nervous driver.  🔊

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