shake down

UK
/ʃeɪk daʊn/
US
/ʃeɪk daʊn/

Переводы

shake downглагол
shook down
Прошедшее простое время
shaken down
Причастие прошедшего времени
shaking down
Герундий
UK
/ʃeɪk daʊn/
US
/ʃeɪk daʊn/
The corrupt officer tried to shake down the local businesses for money.
Коррумпированный офицер пытался вымогать деньги у местных бизнесов.
The guards shook down the prisoners' cells for contraband.
Охранники обшаривали камеры заключенных в поисках контрабанды.
Дополнительные переводы

Определения

shake downглагол
To extort money from someone through threats or intimidation.
The gang tried to shake down the local businesses for protection money.
To test or use something new to ensure it works properly.
The engineers will shake down the new aircraft before it's cleared for commercial flights.
To settle or become established in a new environment or situation.
It took a few weeks for the new team to shake down and start working efficiently together.