ابحث
to shoot down
[phrase form: shoot]
01
أسقط, أطلق النار على
to fire upon an aircraft or another object with the intent of bringing it to the ground
Transitive: to shoot down an aircraft or flying object
Example
The military had to shoot the enemy aircraft down to protect the airspace.
The fighter jets were ordered to shoot down the incoming missiles.
Please shoot the hostile drone down before it reaches the sensitive area.
02
رفض, إسقاط
to prevent the progress of something
Transitive: to shoot down a plan or process
Example
The committee 's decision to shoot down the project disappointed many stakeholders.
Efforts to shoot down the legislation were unsuccessful, and it passed unanimously.
The critics attempted to shoot down the initiative, but it gained widespread support.
03
إسقاط, تفنيد
to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid
Transitive: to shoot down someone's ideas or reputation
Example
The opposition tried to shoot down the candidate's reputation with negative campaigning.
The online community can be harsh, with individuals quick to shoot down anyone expressing unconventional opinions.
In the competitive business world, rivals often try to shoot down each other's success through negative press.
04
انطلق بسرعة, انزلق السريع
to swiftly and forcefully travel in a particular direction
Transitive: to shoot down a path or place
Example
She shot the hill down, racing with exhilarating speed.
The roller coaster shot down the track, thrilling the riders.
The skier shot down the slope, navigating through the snow effortlessly.
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