transferred and figurative esp. An abrupt movement or change; a sudden transition. Also with an adverb, as leap-up.

= leap, n.1 in various senses. Obsolete.

As a count noun: an alteration, a change; esp. a dramatic or wide-reaching change in conditions, the state of affairs, etc.

A complete change or alteration.

A complete change in the appearance, circumstances, condition, or character of a person, a state of affairs, etc.

transferred. A complete change in character, condition, etc.

figurative. Any event or experience thought to resemble an earthquake or its effects; esp. a major disturbance or upheaval; a traumatic or intensely…

An overturning. Obsolete.

= metamorphosis, n.

a change wrought by the sea; now frequently transferred with or without allusion to Shakespeare's use (quot. 1616), an alteration or metamorphosis, a…

A revolution, a circuit; a thing with a circular nature; = peristrophe, n.

A leaping from one thing to another; an abrupt transition or change; the property of displaying this.

A leaping from one thing to another; = transilience, n. rare.

A ‘leap’ or sudden transition; a breach of continuity. Also in combinations. Cf. salto mortale n. at salto, n. 1.

An event producing a subversion of the order or system of things.

An instance of turning round, a revolution; a person who turns to an opposing viewpoint.

The quality of being transilient; the quality of leaping from one thing to another.

An overturning or overthrow of ideas, plans, etc. Also const. to.

figurative. An abrupt movement, change, or transition.

In combination with adverb (substantive use of phrases: of shake, v.: see also shakedown, n., shake-out, n.). shake-up: an act of shaking up or…

figurative. A strong agitation or convulsion of society, etc.; a sudden or violent alteration.

figurative; esp. a political or social upheaval which sweeps away the old order of things.

An upheaval or reorganization, esp. one involving contraction, streamlining, shedding of personnel, closure of some businesses, etc.

A sharp bend in a road or other route, esp. one of a series forming a zigzag, as on a steep hill, etc.; a sharp turn made by a vehicle, etc., as when…