Definitions for shakedown
ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊnshake·down

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. shakedownnoun

   initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state

   "the new industry's economic shakedown"

2. shakedownnoun

   a very thorough search of a person or a place

   "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs"

3. shakedownadjective

   extortion of money (as by blackmail)

4. shakedownadjective

   intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system

   "a shakedown cruise"

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1. shakedownnoun

   Extortion, especially through blackmail

   What is this, a shakedown?

2. shakedownnoun

   A thorough search; a frisk

3. shakedownnoun

   A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft

4. shakedownnoun

   An improvised bed.

5. shakedownadjective

   that tests the performance of a ship or aircraft

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Shakedown

   Shakedown is a song recorded by Bob Seger, from the soundtrack of the film Beverly Hills Cop II. The music was written by Harold Faltermeyer, who also wrote the score for the film, and Keith Forsey, with lyrics by Seger. The song became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Seger's only such top mark singles-wise, as well as the Album Rock Tracks chart, where it became his second number-one hit, spending four weeks at the top. In Canada, it went to number one as well, topping the RPM 100 national singles chart on August 1 of the same year. In 1988, "Shakedown" was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, but it lost both awards to Dirty Dancing's "(I've Had) The Time of My Life". At the 60th Academy Awards, "Shakedown" was performed by Little Richard.

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1. shakedown

   Shakedown generally refers to a thorough search, test, or investigation. It can also describe the process of extorting money or gaining unauthorized favors, often through threats or pressure. In engineering, shakedown refers to a structural adjustment caused by applied stress or load. Its definition varies depending on context.

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1. Shakedownnoun

   a temporary substitute for a bed, as one made on the floor or on chairs; -- perhaps originally from the shaking down of straw for this purpose

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1. shakedown

   Song lyrics by shakedown -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by shakedown on the Lyrics.com website.

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Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce shakedown?

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How to say shakedown in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of shakedown in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of shakedown in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of shakedown in a Sentence

1. National Champions:

   This is a shakedown.

2. House Democrats:

   What those notes reflect is a classic Mafia-like shakedown of a foreign leader.

3. Adam Schiff:

   This is how a mafia boss talks, what have you done for us? Weve done so much for you. But theres not much reciprocity. I have a favor I want to ask you. And what is that favor? Of course, the favor is to investigate his political rival. A classic mafia-like shakedown a foreign leader.

4. Vipin Narang:

   Nothing says I love you like a shakedown.

5. Geoffrey Berman:

   By engaging in the conduct alleged in the complaint, Avenatti was not acting as an attorney, a suit and tie doesn't mask the fact that at its core, this was an old-fashioned shakedown.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=shakedown
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Shakedown
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakedown
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shakedown
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=shakedown