Definition of shakedown
English to English adjective - intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
A shakedown cruise.
source: WordNet 3.0 noun - initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
The new industry's economic shakedown.
source: WordNet 3.0 - a very thorough search of a person or a place
A shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs.
source: WordNet 3.0 - extortion of money (as by blackmail)
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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.
source: Webster 1913
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shakedown, setdown, set down, sag down, shutdown, showdown, shut down, southdown, shout down, shoot-down, shoot down, skaddon, steady down, sedation, sit-down, sheikdom, sit down, seton, sidon, sedna
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