Definition of shake - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cause movementtr. cause to move quickly back and forth or up and downtr.
- He shook the bottle vigorously before opening..
2.
side movementintr. move from side to sideintr.
- The bridge shook during the storm.
3.
emotiontr. upset or disturb emotionally or physicallytr.
- The tragic news shook the community..
4.
head movementintr. move head side to side to indicate refusalintr.
- He shook his head in disagreement.
5.
greetingtr. grasp someone's hand and move it up and downtr.
- They shook on the deal.
6.
freedomtr. get rid of or free oneself fromtr.
- He tried to shake the persistent salesman..
7.
voicetr. TECH. give a tremulous tone totr. TECH.
- Her voice shook with emotion.
Noun
1.
physical motionrapid movement back and forth or up and down
- The shake of the camera ruined the photo..
2.
beverageUS milk-based drink often with ice creamUS
- I ordered a chocolate shake with my burger.
3.
emotionstate of trembling due to fear or cold
- He had the shakes after the horror movie.
4.
greetinginstance of shaking hands
- They sealed the deal with a firm shake..
5.
timeUS instant or very short timeUS
- I'll be back in two shakes.
6.
cannabisUS small fragments of cannabisUS
- He collected the shake at the bottom of the bag.
7.
musicTECH. rapid alternation of musical notesTECH.
- The violinist performed a shake during the solo.
8.
fissureRare crack in wood or rockRare
- The carpenter noticed a shake in the timber.
9.
constructionRare thin piece of wood for roofingRare
- The old house had a roof made of shake.
Images of shake
milk-based drink often with ice cream 
crack in wood or rock 
thin piece of wood for roofing
Expressions with shake
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get rid of something unwanted
She shook off her fears before the performance.
agree by shaking hands with someone
Let's shake on the deal.
agitate cloth to remove dust or smooth it
She shook out the blanket to remove the dust.
disturb or agitate someone emotionally
The sudden news really shook him up..
move head side to side to show disagreement or disapproval
She shook her head when she heard the news.
move the head side to side to show disagreement or disapproval
I shake my head when I see that kind of behavior.
tremble due to intense fear or anxiety
She began to shake with fear when she heard the noise.
mix ingredients by shaking and then bake them
We will shake and bake the chicken for dinner.
to feel extreme fear or nervousness
She shook at the knees when she saw the spider.
feel extremely scared often so much that your legs tremble
The sudden explosion made him shake in his boots.
feel very scared of someone or something
During the interrogation, the thief was shaking in his shoes.
feel extremely scared so strongly that your legs seem to tremble
I was shaking in the manager's boots during my first big presentation.
get rid of something bothering you
She decided to shake it off and focus on her work.
tremble intensely from fear, cold, or nervousness
He began to shake like a leaf before the speech.
make significant changes to improve something
The new CEO plans to shake things up in the company.
feel extremely nervous or scared
If he finds out, you'll shake in your boots.
extort money from someone using threats
The gang tried to shake him down for protection money.
merit unbiased treatment or evaluation
Everyone deserves a fair shake in the competition.
reasonable, unbiased treatment or opportunity
Everyone deserves a fair shake in the competition.
treat someone honestly and give a real chance
The coach promised to give everyone a fair shake.
search thoroughly for something
The police shook down the entire building.
agree by shaking hands to finalize a deal
They decided to shake on it after the negotiation.
move finger side to side to show warning or disapproval
The teacher shook her finger at the noisy students.
recover from a setback or failure
She had to shake the dust off after the failed project and try again.
Origin of shake
Old English, sceacan (to move quickly)
Terms with shake included in their meaning
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physical impact
sudden violent shake or collision
tug
give a quick unpleasant tug or shake
violent motion
cause to shake or sway violently
nudge
slight push or shake
pillow
shake or arrange to be more even
physical reaction
shake slightly due to cold or fear
whole body shaking
shake with the whole body from fear, cold, or excitement
movement
shake with small, rapid movements
gentle shake
shake something gently in a quick motion
tiny shake
slight rapid motion, up and down or side to side
physical action
push or shake abruptly and roughly
gesture
shake head slightly to show doubt or ask to reconsider
movement
shake something until it becomes loose
sudden stop
stop suddenly and forcefully, causing a quick shake
greeting
extend your hand to greet or shake hands with someone
geology
tremble or shake due to seismic activity
movement
shake with small, rapid movements
shaking motion
slight, rapid movement that makes something shake or tremble
make noise
move or shake making a series of noises
laughter
move or shake because laughing very hard
involuntary shake
shake suddenly from fear, cold, horror or disgust
fear
shake uncontrollably from fear or cold
gesture
shake a finger side to side in disapproval
physical movement
shake or stir vigorously
Examples of shake in a sentence
The earthquake shook the entire building. The dog shook its head vigorously. The curtains shook in the wind. The loud noise shook the entire building. Her sudden departure shook him deeply. She shook her head to refuse the offer.
The child shook his head, not wanting any more vegetables. They agreed to shake after the match. He extended his hand to shake with the visitor. She couldn't shake the feeling of unease. They tried to shake the bad reputation. His voice shook as he delivered the speech. The singer's voice shook during the high notes. The shake of the earthquake was terrifying. The shake of the ride made everyone scream. She enjoyed a vanilla shake after dinner. The cafe offers a special strawberry shake every Friday. The cold wind gave him the shakes. She couldn't control the shakes from her anxiety. The two friends greeted each other with a warm shake. A quick shake was all it took to finalize the agreement. He'll finish the task in a shake. The meeting will start in a shake. Dispensaries often sell shake at a discount. Shake can be used to make edibles. The pianist's shake added flair to the piece. A quick shake on the flute captivated the audience. The geologist examined the shake in the rock formation. A shake was visible in the old wooden beam. The cabin's roof was covered in shake. They used shake for the rustic cottage roof.
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- French:secouer, tremblement, ...
- German:schütteln, Erschütterung, ...
- Italian:scuotere, scossa, ...
- Spanish:agitar, sacudida, ...
- Portuguese:agitar, vibração, ...
- Chinese:摇晃, 摇动, ...
- Japanese:振る, 揺れ, ...
- Arabic:هَزَّ, اهْتِزَاز, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַעֵר, טַלְטָלָה, ...
- Russian:трясти, тряска, ...
- Ukrainian:трясти, тряска, ...
- Hindi:हिलाना, झटका, ...
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