What does shakedown mean?
A thorough search or examination, especially to find something that is hidden or to check that something is in order. To extort or extract something, especially money, from someone by force or threats.
Example
"The police conducted a shakedown of the suspect's house, searching for evidence of the crime."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.