SHAKE DOWN


Meaning of SHAKE DOWN in English

If someone shakes you down , they use threats or search you physically in order to obtain something from you. ( AM )

He ordered the dismantling of police checkpoints on highways, which were being used to shake down motorists for bribes...

PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron) , also V n P

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