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shakedown /ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn/  

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  • noun
    plural -downs
    [count] informal
    US :the act of taking something (such as money) from someone by using threats or deception
    He was the victim of a shakedown by a street gang.
    US :a thorough search of something
    The guards conducted a shakedown of the prisoners' cells to look for weapons.
    a thorough test of a new ship, airplane, etc., in order to make sure there are no problems or defects
    They're putting the system through a shakedown. - often used before another noun
    a shakedown cruise/flight