shakedown

adjective

1. intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system

- a shakedown cruise

noun

1. initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state

- the new industry's economic shakedown

Definition categories: event, accommodation, adjustment, fitting

2. a very thorough search of a person or a place

- a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs

Definition categories: act, hunt, hunting, search

3. extortion of money (as by blackmail)

Definition categories: act, extortion