shakedown in German
shakedown in German is probe-, test-, Durchsuchung — shakedown means extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.
shakedown in German
probe-
that tests the performance of a ship or aircraft
test-
that tests the performance of a ship or aircraft
Durchsuchung
Filzung
Razzia
Probebetrieb
A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
Testbetrieb
A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
Versuchsbetrieb
A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
Gästebett
An improvised bed.
Klappbett
An improvised bed.
Liege
An improvised bed.
Notlager
An improvised bed.
What does "shakedown" mean?
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noun Extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.
"The gang ran a shakedown scheme on local shop owners."
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noun A thorough search of a person or place.
"Guards gave the cell a full shakedown looking for contraband."
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noun A trial run used to test something, especially a new ship or aircraft, before full use.
"The submarine completed its shakedown cruise without incident."
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shakedown in a sentence
- The gang ran a shakedown scheme on local shop owners.
- Guards gave the cell a full shakedown looking for contraband.
- The submarine completed its shakedown cruise without incident.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shakedown" in German?
"shakedown" in German is probe-, test-, Durchsuchung. shakedown means: Extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.
How do you use "shakedown" in a sentence?
Example: "The gang ran a shakedown scheme on local shop owners." In German, "shakedown" is probe-, test-, Durchsuchung.
Are there other ways to say "shakedown" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "shakedown": probe-, test-, Durchsuchung, Filzung, Razzia, Probebetrieb.
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