shakedown
/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/
An act of extortion or a forcible demand for money.
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- 1.
An act of extorting money or other valuables through intimidation or coercion.
"The mob boss was known for his weekly shakedowns of local businesses."
- 2.
A test run, trial operation, or break-in period for a new machine, system, or vehicle to ensure it functions correctly.
"The new software is still in its shakedown period, so we expect some bugs."
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The police investigated the alleged shakedown of street vendors by local gangs.
The police investigated the alleged shakedown of street vendors by local gangs.
Before launching the rocket, engineers performed a complete shakedown of all its systems.
Before launching the rocket, engineers performed a complete shakedown of all its systems.
They hoped the shakedown cruise would reveal any problems with the new ship before its maiden voyage.
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How do you pronounce shakedown?
shakedown is pronounced [/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does shakedown mean?
shakedown means "An act of extortion or a forcible demand for money.". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is shakedown?
shakedown is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The police investigated the alleged shakedown of street vendors by local gangs." — used to mean "An act of extortion or a forcible demand for money.".
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