noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.
2. 2
   the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

reorganizationoverhaulreorganisationreorganizationrestructuringshake-up

Etymology

Deverbal from shake up.

Related phrases

shake up

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