shakedown in English
- shakedown⇄adj. (Informal.) having to do with a trial and adjustment of new equipment, sometimes to permit a crew to become familiar with it.
Ex. a shakedown cruise. - shakedown⇄noun 1. (Informal.) a bringing into proper condition or working order, as by use or practice.
Ex. The new ocean liner was given a shakedown by a trial voyage.
2. a makeshift bed.
Ex. We made a shakedown of straw and blankets on the flo - shakedown⇄shake-down (1)orshakedown (1), noun, adjective.
- shakedown⇄shake-down (2)orshakedown (2), noun.
(Slang.) an exaction, as of money, by compulsion, especially in various forms of graft.
Ex. ... letters alleging pay-offs, graft and shake-downs in military clothing contracts (New York Times).