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to shoot up
[phrase form: shoot]
01
disparar, aumentar rapidamente
(of an amount or price) to increase rapidly
Intransitive
Exemplos
His blood pressure shot up when he heard the shocking news.
A pressão arterial dele disparou quando ouviu a notícia chocante.
02
crescer rapidamente, disparar em altura
to grow quickly in height, especially during puberty
Exemplos
It seems like every time I see him, he ’s shot up another few inches.
Parece que toda vez que o vejo, ele cresceu mais alguns centímetros.
03
aplicar droga, chutar
to inject a drug, especially an illegal substance, into one's body
Exemplos
He used to shoot up in the bathroom but has now been sober for two years.
Ele costumava aplicar-se drogas no banheiro, mas agora está limpo há dois anos.
04
atirar em, metralhar
to shoot at something with the intent to damage or destroy it
Exemplos
The gunmen shot up the front of the house, causing extensive damage.
Os atiradores atiraram na frente da casa, causando danos extensos.
