SHAKE DOWN

verb Date: circa 1859 intransitive verb 1. to take up temporary quarters, to occupy an improvised or makeshift bed, 2. to become accustomed especially to new surroundings or duties, to settle down, transitive verb to obtain money from in a deceitful, contemptible, or illegal manner , to make a thorough search of, to bring about a reduction of, to give a shakedown test to