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Definition shake down in British English

shake down phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to sleep somewhere such as on the floor or in a chair instead of in a bed

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sleep doze off drift off
2

to become organized after a period of confused preparation

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structure reorganize prioritize
3

to become familiar with a new job or place to live

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settle into adjust grow into
4

to test something new, for example a system, vehicle, or machine, in a situation similar to the situation that it will be used in

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test try out put through
5

to get money from someone by threatening them

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monetize earn recover
6

to search a person or a place very carefully

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go through look out for seek out
Definition shake down in British English