Implies actual shaking motion to get rid of loose material.

Physical Action

It's often used to describe a method for cleaning items without washing.

Cleaning Method

Used when making clothes or fabric look neat by shaking them.

Implies waiting to see results or consequences of a situation.

Suggests assessing situations before final decisions or actions.

Can denote an informal process of understanding or analyzing something.

Refers to the process of testing something in a real-world setting.

Suggests a phase of practical experimentation, before full commitment.