What is the meaning of shake-up?

noun

  • The imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes. )
    • usage: "a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum"; "top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup"
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