generalUSUKinformal
- To recover one's composure or overcome a temporary mood of sluggishness, worry, or depression; to become more alert or spirited.
generalUSUKneutral
- To empty, dislodge, or remove the contents of clothing, bedding, rugs, or containers by shaking, often to remove dust, debris, or loose items.
generalUSUKinformalcolloquial
- To extract information, money, confessions, or other things from a person or organization by questioning, pressure, search, or coercion; to force or obtain something from someone.
generalUSUKneutraltechnical
- To reveal, identify, or eliminate faults, inefficiencies, impostors, or problems through trial, rehearsal, scrutiny, or systematic examination; to weed out what is defective or unwanted.
generalUSUKinformalmilitary
- To search an area or group thoroughly, often by causing items or people to be ejected or revealed through inspection or disturbance.
generalinformal
- To cause the release, discharge, or production of something by a shaking action or figuratively to produce or emit (for example, to discharge a round).