shake down (Meaning)
shake down
to make a thorough search of, a testing under operating conditions of something new (as a ship) for possible faults or for the operators to become more familiar with it, a process or period of adjustment, a testing under operating conditions of something new (such as a ship) for possible faults and defects and for familiarizing the operators with it, an improvised bed (such as one made up on the floor), a thorough search, to bring about a reduction of, an act or instance of shaking someone down, to settle down, to take up temporary quarters, a boisterous dance, to become accustomed especially to new surroundings or duties, to obtain money from in a deceitful, contemptible, or illegal manner, to give a shakedown test to, extortion, to occupy an improvised or makeshift bed
Synonyms & Antonyms of shake down
shake down Sentence Examples
- The police conducted a thorough shakedown of the suspects' car, searching for evidence.
- The kidnappers threatened a shakedown, demanding a hefty ransom for the victim's release.
- The mobsters planned a shakedown of the local businesses, coercing them into paying protection money.
- The crooked politician was caught in a shakedown scandal, soliciting bribes from developers.
- The CEO of the company ordered a shakedown of the accounting department, uncovering financial irregularities.
- The police shakedown of the nightclub revealed illegal drug use and underage drinking.
- The lawyer threatened a legal shakedown, warning the defendant of hefty penalties if they did not comply.
- The insurance inspector conducted a thorough shakedown of the damaged vehicle, assessing the extent of the repairs.
- The thief planned a shakedown of the elderly couple, taking advantage of their vulnerability.
- The security guard performed a routine shakedown of the visitors at the airport, confiscating any prohibited items.
FAQs About the word shake down
to make a thorough search of, a testing under operating conditions of something new (as a ship) for possible faults or for the operators to become more familiar
sting, do, pluck, hustle, screw, bleed, stick, squeeze, rip off,cheat
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The police conducted a thorough shakedown of the suspects' car, searching for evidence.
The kidnappers threatened a shakedown, demanding a hefty ransom for the victim's release.
The mobsters planned a shakedown of the local businesses, coercing them into paying protection money.
The crooked politician was caught in a shakedown scandal, soliciting bribes from developers.
