shoot down
1 of 1verb/ʃu:t daʊn/
Forms:shoots down,shooting down,shot down,shot down
1
to fire upon an aircraft or another object with the intent of bringing it to the ground
transitive- 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.
- The pilot managed to evade attempts to shoot his plane down during the dogfight.
- Authorities decided to shoot down the unauthorized drone near the airport.
2
to prevent the progress of something
transitive- 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.
- The opposition managed to shoot the proposal down during the meeting.
- They tried to shoot down the new policy in the debate.
3
to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid
transitive- 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.
- The tabloid magazine published an article attempting to shoot down the actor's public image with scandalous rumors.
- During the debate, opponents tried to shoot down the candidate's stance on economic policies.
4
to swiftly and forcefully travel in a particular direction
transitive- 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.
- The athlete shot the ball down the court, aiming for the basket.
- The cyclist shot his bike down the hill, enjoying the rush of speed.