shake down (someone)

Translations
вымогать (у кого-то) деньги
The corrupt officer tried to shake down the local businesses.
Коррумпированный офицер пытался вымогать деньги у местных бизнесов.
Definitions
To force someone to give up money or information, often through threats, intimidation, or pressure; can also mean to search someone or their belongings thoroughly, usually for contraband or valuables.
Words
shake

verb
трясти
down

adverb
вниз
someone

pronoun
кого-либо