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shakedown

Definition

  • noun: the act of taking something (such as money) from someone by using threats or deception
  • noun: an improvised bed (as one made up on the floor)
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: gedankenexperiment, audition, badger game

Examples

  • The guards conducted a 'shakedown' of the prisoners' cells to look for weapons.

  • He was the victim of a 'shakedown' by a street gang.

  • They're putting the system through a 'shakedown'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - What do you mean? - We're to patrol the Neutral Zone. In case the Romulans decide to take advantage of the situation. There has been no unusual activity along the Romulan border. Does Starfleet feel we need more shakedown time? We're ready! The Enterprise E is the most advanced ship in the fleet. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact