Definition of shakedown

shakedownnoun

Shakesown

/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn//ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/

"Shakedown" originally referred to the process of **settling a ship's cargo** after a rough journey. This involved moving and rearranging items to ensure stability. By the late 19th century, the term evolved to refer to a **police practice of extorting money** from citizens, often through threats. The connection lies in both cases involving a forceful and often unwelcome "settling" of something, whether cargo or personal possessions. Today, "shakedown" can refer to any form of **coercion or extortion** for personal gain, as well as the act of **searching or inspecting** a place thoroughly.

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a situation in which somebody tries to force somebody else to give them money using violence, threats, etc.

tình huống trong đó ai đó cố ép người khác đưa tiền cho họ bằng bạo lực, đe dọa, v.v.

a complete and careful search of somebody/something

sự tìm kiếm đầy đủ và cẩn thận về ai đó/cái gì đó

Example:
  • a police shakedown of the area

    cảnh sát trấn áp khu vực

a test of a vehicle to see if there are any problems before it is used

kiểm tra xe để xem có vấn đề gì trước khi sử dụng không

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