shoot up

1 of 1verb

/ʃu:t ʌp/

Forms:shoots up,shooting up,shot up,shot up

1

(of an amount or price) to increase rapidly

C1

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.
During the holiday season, sales in retail stores typically shoot up.
His blood pressure shot up when he heard the shocking news.

2

to grow quickly in height, especially during puberty

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.
My son has really shot up this year; he's almost as tall as me now!
During his teenage years, he shot up in height and gained a lot of muscle.
It seems like every time I see him, he’s shot up another few inches.

3

to inject a drug, especially an illegal substance, into one's body

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.
The police discovered a group of people shooting up in the abandoned building.
He used to shoot up in the bathroom but has now been sober for two years.

4

to shoot at something with the intent to damage or destroy it

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.
The rioters shot up the police station in protest.
The gunmen shot up the front of the house, causing extensive damage.