Definition of Shakedown

an investigation or examination of someone or place

Examples of Shakedown in a sentence

After the police suspected the woman of carrying drugs due to speaking to a known dealer, a shakedown was conducted resulting in finding her stash of drugs in her pocket.  🔊

In jail a shakedown was done where all of the cells were emptied and the officers looked for contraband.  🔊

Every now and then, parents should do a shakedown of their teen’s bedroom to make sure they aren’t hiding anything dangerous or problematic.  🔊

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