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Definition of shakedown
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an improvised bed (such as one made up on the floor)
2 : a boisterous dance
4 : a thorough search
5 : a process or period of adjustment
6 : a testing under operating conditions of something new (such as a ship) for possible faults and defects and for familiarizing the operators with it
shake down
verbshook down; shaken down; shaking down; shakes down
Definition of shake down (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to take up temporary quarters
b : to occupy an improvised or makeshift bed
2a : to become accustomed especially to new surroundings or duties
b : to settle down
1 : to obtain money from in a deceitful, contemptible, or illegal manner
racketeers shaking down store owners for protection
2 : to make a thorough search of
3 : to bring about a reduction of
4 : to give a shakedown test to
shook down the vessel before its maiden voyage
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The first known use of shakedown was circa 1730
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