shoot
1 of 3verb/ʃu:t/
Forms:shoots,shooting,shot,shot
1
to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow
B1- 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.
- He aimed carefully, then shot at the target.
- The gun shot loudly, echoing across the field.
2
to film or take a photograph of something
B2transitive- 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.
- The director asked the crew to shoot the scene from different angles for variety.
3
to kill or injure a person or animal using a firearm, bow, or similar weapon
transitive- 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.
- She accidentally shot the rabbit while hunting in the woods.
- The hunter shot the bear to protect his campsite.
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to make a gun discharge or fire a bullet
transitive- 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.
- He hesitated for a moment before shooting the gun at the target.
- He shot the rifle, and the loud bang startled everyone nearby.
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to move or travel at great speed or with urgency
- 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.
- She shot through the crowd, trying to reach the front of the stage.
- The soccer player shot across the field, racing towards the goal.
6
to direct or send something with suddenness or intensity
transitive- 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.
- He shot an angry stare at the person who cut in line.
- The coach shot a warning glance at the players to get back in position.
7
to record something using a camera
- 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.
- The crew will start shooting tomorrow after setting up the equipment.
- We’ll be shooting all weekend, so expect long hours.
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to kick, hit, or throw the ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal in sports
transitive- 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.
- After a quick pass, she shot the soccer ball past the goalkeeper.
- The hockey player shot the puck with incredible speed, but the goalie made a save.
9
to make something move quickly and forcefully in a specific direction
transitive- 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.
- She shot the pencil across the table to get her friend’s attention.
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10
to inject oneself or someone else with a drug
transitive- 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.
- He found a needle and prepared to shoot the narcotic into his vein.
- They tried to stop the young man from shooting the drug, but he was too far gone.
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11
to begin growing or sprouting, typically in the form of new buds or shoots
- 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.
- As the soil warmed, the seeds shot through the earth toward the sunlight.
- The tree’s branches began to shoot in the spring.
12
to measure the altitude or height of something
transitive- 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.
- He carefully shot the altitude of the moon during the evening watch.
- The navigator shot the altitude of the North Star to guide their journey.
13
to say or make words or sounds quickly, suddenly, or with force
transitive- 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.
- He shot a quick "thank you" as he left the room.
- The teacher shot a reprimand to the student for being late.
14
to achieve a particular score in a round of golf
transitive- 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.
- She shot a 75, which was good enough to qualify for the finals.
- He’s been working on his swing to shoot a lower score next time.
15
to waste or consume something, such as time or money, recklessly or unnecessarily
transitive- He shot his entire paycheck on unnecessary gadgets.
- She shot the whole afternoon watching TV instead of working.
- Don't shoot your time on pointless activities if you want to succeed.
- If you're not careful, you'll shoot your time on distractions and miss your goals.
- It's easy to shoot your money when you're not careful with your spending.
16
to place or offer a bet on the outcome of rolling dice
transitive- 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.
- They decided to shoot a few bets on the craps table to test their luck.
- He shot a cautious bet, not wanting to risk too much on the unpredictable dice.
17
to experience a sharp, stabbing pain that moves quickly through a specific area of the body
- 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.
- A sharp pain shot through her abdomen, causing her to double over.
- He felt a stabbing pain shoot up his arm after lifting the heavy box.
18
to release or emit light, flame, smoke, or other substances suddenly and rapidly
transitive- 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.
- The burning log shot a shower of embers into the air.
- The rocket shot flames as it launched into space.