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   Shake·down

   /ˈSHākˌdoun/

   

   noun

   • 1. a radical change or restructuring, particularly in a hierarchical organization or group: "the shakedown of the Bank of England in the fall of 1992"
   • 2. a thorough search of a person or place: "bureaucracy and shakedowns by the authorities are a constant hassle"
   • 3. a swindle; a piece of extortion: "he wants to eliminate bribery, shakedowns, and bid-rigging in New York City's construction industry"
   • 4. a test of a new product or model, especially a vehicle or ship: "the high-orbit shakedown of the lunar module had its merits"
   • 5. a makeshift bed.

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