Mix up

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪksəp/

Mix up (verb)

  1. To put things in the wrong order or place, so you cannot find or use the correct one.
  2. To mistake one person for another, or to connect the wrong name or identity with someone.
  3. To become mentally unclear about what is happening or what something means.

Examples

  • I mix up the two keys, so I try the wrong one first.
  • She mixes up the labels and puts the bottles in the wrong box.