Shake out
verb
To cause something to be removed by shaking.
He shook out the dust from his coat.
Often appears as...
- shake out dust
- shake out crumbs
verb
To unfold or straighten something by shaking.
She shook out the wrinkled tablecloth.
Often appears as...
- shake out clothes
- shake out fabric
phrasal verb
To determine or find out how something will evolve or settle.
We will have to wait and see how things shake out before making a decision.
Often appears as...
- shake out details
- shake out matter
verb
To test or try out an idea or plan.
The new policy is being shaken out in some schools before it is implemented nationally.
Often appears as...
- shake out idea
- shake out plan
verb
To cause something to be removed by shaking.
He shook out the dust from his coat.
Often appears as...
- shake out dust
- shake out crumbs
verb
To unfold or straighten something by shaking.
She shook out the wrinkled tablecloth.
Often appears as...
- shake out clothes
- shake out fabric
phrasal verb
To determine or find out how something will evolve or settle.
We will have to wait and see how things shake out before making a decision.
Often appears as...
- shake out details
- shake out matter
verb
To test or try out an idea or plan.
The new policy is being shaken out in some schools before it is implemented nationally.
Often appears as...
- shake out idea
- shake out plan
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Implies actual shaking motion to get rid of loose material.
After the hike, he shook out small pebbles from his shoes.
Pro Tip 2/2Cleaning Method
It's often used to describe a method for cleaning items without washing.
She shook out the rug to remove the pet hair.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Implies actual shaking motion to get rid of loose material.
After the hike, he shook out small pebbles from his shoes.
Pro Tip 2/2Cleaning Method
It's often used to describe a method for cleaning items without washing.
She shook out the rug to remove the pet hair.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Implies actual shaking motion to get rid of loose material.
After the hike, he shook out small pebbles from his shoes.
Pro Tip 2/2Cleaning Method
It's often used to describe a method for cleaning items without washing.
She shook out the rug to remove the pet hair.
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