Anthony Anderson

Everyone realized I was the innocent victim of a shakedown.

American Actor

Shakedown has a negative meaning, suggesting unethical or illegal pressure.

Negative Connotation

Use 'shakedown' when someone is coerced into giving money, often protecting from harm.

Implies Coercion

Shakedown typically refers to activities that are illegal or borderline legal.

Often Illegal

'Shakedown' in technical terms means testing equipment for any potential issues.

Technical Context

A shakedown is a preparatory step to ensure reliability and safety.

Preparatory Action

Use 'shakedown' to describe significant changes made within a company.

Organizational Change

Shakedown is intended to streamline processes and improve effectiveness.

Improvement Intended

A shakedown can show the authority's control, searching for illegal goods.

Authority Asserting

A shakedown often involves invasion of privacy and creates tension.

Expect Disruption

 so we always travel with a spare these are our guide rods these are down in the snow and we want to turn these are the rods that make a turn these are essential to steering so I always check the guide rods I want to go take it out and give it a real ride I want to open it up we call it a shakedown you go out and go find out what's wrong