shake (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: [ʃeɪk]

Definition

To move or cause to move rapidly and repeatedly to and fro, or up and down; to tremble.

Examples

• The old truck began to shake as it went over the bumpy road.

• He couldn't stop his hands from shaking with fear.

• The loud music made the floor shake.

How to Use shake

shake hands (collocation)

To grasp and move another person's hand up and down as a greeting or in agreement. — "The two leaders agreed to shake hands before the summit."

shake off (phrasal verb)

To get rid of something or someone undesirable. — "He tried to shake off the persistent reporter."

shake up (phrasal verb)

To cause significant disruption or change. — "The new management style really shook up the company."

shake to its core (idiom)

To affect something or someone very deeply, causing fundamental change or distress. — "The scandal shook the organization to its core."

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