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to shoot up
[phrase form: shoot]
01
(of an amount or price) to increase rapidly
Intransitive
Example
After the release of their new product, the company 's stock prices shot up.
The market volatility caused the commodity prices to shoot up.
The sudden shortage of supplies caused prices to shoot up.
02
to grow quickly in height, especially during puberty
Example
He started to shoot up over the summer and came back to school much taller.
She shot up so quickly last year that she had to buy new clothes.
During his teenage years, he shot up in height and gained a lot of muscle.
03
to inject a drug, especially an illegal substance, into one's body
Example
He was caught in the alley after he went to shoot up.
The doctor warned him that shooting up heroin could be fatal.
She admitted to shooting up in the past but has since sought help.
04
to shoot at something with the intent to damage or destroy it
Example
The gang members shot up the convenience store during their robbery.
Vandals shot up the car, leaving it completely destroyed.
The criminals shot up the building, shattering windows and doors.
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