shoot
shoot
ʃu:t
shoot
British pronunciation
/ʃuːt/

Definition & Meaning of "shoot"in English

to shoot
01

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Intransitive
to shoot definition and meaning
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The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.
02

to film or take a photograph of something

Transitive: to shoot a photograph or film
to shoot definition and meaning
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He will shoot the scene at dawn to capture the best light.
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.
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.
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.
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.
07

to record something using a camera

Intransitive
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We ’re shooting all week for the upcoming fashion campaign.
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.
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.
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.
11

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

Intransitive
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The seeds you planted last week have begun to shoot and sprout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

Wiki
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In spring, the apple tree was adorned with delicate green shoots that promised a bountiful harvest in the coming months.
02

the action of firing a weapon or attempting to hit a target

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The shoot was delayed due to poor weather.
01

an exclamation of disappointment, frustration, or annoyance used as a polite alternative to stronger curse words

shoot definition and meaning
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Shoot! I missed the bus.
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