Shoot
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British pronunciation/ʃˈuːt/
American pronunciation/ˈʃut/

Definition & Meaning of "shoot"

to shoot
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to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

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The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.
The hunter carefully aimed and shot at the target in the distance.
The soldier was trained to accurately shoot under various combat conditions.
02

to film or take a photograph of something

Transitive: to shoot a photograph or film
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He will shoot the scene at dawn to capture the best light.
They shot several takes before getting the perfect one for the film.
She plans to shoot her first short film next month.
03

to kill or injure a person or animal using a firearm, bow, or similar weapon

Transitive: to shoot a person or animal
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The hunter shot the deer from a distance with a single arrow.
He was shot while attempting to escape the attackers.
The police officer shot the suspect after he refused to surrender.
04

to make a gun discharge or fire a bullet

Transitive: to shoot a weapon
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He shot the gun after hearing the signal.
The soldier shot the pistol to alert the others of danger.
She pulled the trigger and shot the gun, the recoil shaking her hands.
05

to move or travel at great speed or with urgency

Intransitive: to shoot somewhere
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As soon as the final bell rang, the students shot out of the classroom.
He shot down the street to catch the bus just in time.
The squirrel shot up the tree, escaping the barking dog.
06

to direct or send something with suddenness or intensity

Transitive: to shoot a glance
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He shot a look of surprise at the unexpected announcement.
The teacher shot a stern look at the student for talking during class.
She shot a quick glance at her watch before rushing out the door.
07

to record something using a camera

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We ’re shooting all week for the upcoming fashion campaign.
They began shooting at sunrise to capture the perfect lighting.
He was shooting all afternoon, capturing the event as it unfolded.
08

to kick, hit, or throw the ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal in sports

Transitive: to shoot a ball
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He shot the ball from outside the penalty box and scored a stunning goal.
She lined up to shoot the puck into the net but was blocked by the goalie.
He tried to shoot the ball into the corner of the net but missed by inches.
09

to make something move quickly and forcefully in a specific direction

Transitive: to shoot sth somewhere
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The wind shot the leaves across the yard.
She shot her hand up when the teacher asked a question.
The gust of wind shot the kite high into the sky.
10

to inject oneself or someone else with a drug

Transitive: to shoot a drug
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He was caught trying to shoot heroin in a hidden alley.
She used to shoot methamphetamine but has since sought help.
The dealer offered him a way to shoot the drug without anyone seeing.
11

to begin growing or sprouting, typically in the form of new buds or shoots

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The seeds you planted last week have begun to shoot and sprout.
After the rain, the young plants started to shoot from the soil.
After the cold spell, the bulbs started to shoot and bloom.
12

to measure the altitude or height of something

Transitive: to shoot altitude of a celestial body
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The navigator shot the angle of the star to determine their position at sea.
Using a sextant, he shot the altitude of the sun to calculate the time.
The captain ordered the crew to shoot the star's position for their longitude.
13

to say or make words or sounds quickly, suddenly, or with force

Transitive: to shoot a work or remark
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She shot a few words of advice before walking away.
The child shot questions at his parents all afternoon.
The angry customer shot a harsh complaint at the manager.
14

to achieve a particular score in a round of golf

Transitive: to shoot a score
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He managed to shoot a 72, just under par for the course.
After weeks of practice, she finally shot her best score of the season.
The golfer shot a 68, setting a new record for the tournament.
15

to waste or consume something, such as time or money, recklessly or unnecessarily

Transitive: to shoot money or time
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He shot his entire paycheck on unnecessary gadgets.
She shot the whole afternoon watching TV instead of working.
Do n't shoot your time on pointless activities if you want to succeed.
16

to place or offer a bet on the outcome of rolling dice

Transitive: to shoot a bet
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He shot a bet on the next roll of the dice, hoping for a high number.
He shot a wager on the dice, feeling lucky for the next round.
He shot a large bet, knowing that it was all or nothing with the dice.
17

to experience a sharp, stabbing pain that moves quickly through a specific area of the body

Intransitive: to shoot somewhere
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A sudden pain shot through his chest, leaving him breathless.
She felt a sharp pain shoot down her leg after twisting her ankle.
The headache shot through his temples, making it hard to concentrate.
18

to release or emit light, flame, smoke, or other substances suddenly and rapidly

Transitive: to shoot light or smoke
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The volcano shot flames and ash into the air during the eruption.
The engine misfired, shooting flames from the exhaust pipe.
The lantern shot a burst of light across the dark room.
Shoot
01

a new growth on a tree or plant or the part of a plant that starts to appear above the ground because it is growing

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In spring, the apple tree was adorned with delicate green shoots that promised a bountiful harvest in the coming months.
The gardener carefully trimmed the new shoots on the rose bushes to encourage fuller blooms during the summer.
After a week of rain, tiny shoots began to emerge from the soil, signaling the beginning of the garden's transformation into a lush oasis.
02

the act of shooting at targets

01

used to express mild frustration, disappointment, or regret in response to a minor inconvenience, setback, or mistake

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Shoot, I spilled coffee on my shirt right before the meeting.
I did n't save the document before the computer crashed, shoot!
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