shake off
US /ʃeɪk ɔf/
UK /ʃeɪk ɔf/

1.
librarse de, quitarse de encima
to get rid of an illness or an unwanted feeling or habit
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It took him a week to shake off the flu.
Le tomó una semana librarse de la gripe.
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She couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being watched.
No podía quitarse de encima la sensación de que la estaban observando.
2.
despistar, escapar de
to escape from someone who is chasing you
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The suspect managed to shake off the police in the crowded market.
El sospechoso logró despistar a la policía en el mercado abarrotado.
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It's hard to shake off a determined pursuer.
Es difícil despistar a un perseguidor decidido.