Meaning ofshake downin English

Verb

1. to extort money through threats; intimidation
   The police investigated the gang for trying to shake down local business owners.
   Synonyms:

   extortblackmailcoerceintimidate
   Antonyms:

   protectdefendsupport
2. to extort money using intimidation; threats (for personal gain)
   The authorities will shake down the prison to find any hidden contraband.
   Synonyms:

   extortblackmailcoerceintimidatestrong-arm
   Antonyms:

   donatecontributegiveoffersubsidize
3. to search thoroughly; exhaustively
   The company will shake down their new product to test its durability.
   Synonyms:

   searchrakecombscoursweep
   Antonyms:

   skimglancescanbrowsegloss
4. to test durability; performance (under stress)
   The engineers will shake down the new bridge to ensure it can withstand strong winds.
   Synonyms:

   testtry output through its pacesstress test
   Antonyms:

   preserveconservespareprotect
5. to cause something to fall by shaking
   The tree branch started to shake down leaves during the storm.
   Synonyms:

   dislodgeloosenjoltjarrock
   Antonyms:

   securefastenstabilizesteadyhold