Function: intransitive verb
Date: circa 1859
1 a : to take up temporary quarters b : to occupy an improvised or makeshift bed
2 a : to become accustomed especially to new surroundings or duties b : to settle down
transitive verb
1 : to obtain money from in a deceitful, contemptible, or illegal manner <racketeers shaking down store owners for protection>
2 : to make a thorough search of
3 : to bring about a reduction of
4 : to give a shakedown test to < shook down the vessel before its maiden voyage>