Definition of shoot - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
weaponstr./intr. fire a weapon to release a projectiletr./intr.
- He decided to shoot the target with precision.
2.
photographytr./intr. take a photograph or make a filmtr./intr.
- They plan to shoot the movie in New York.
3.
medicalintr. cause a sudden sharp painintr.
- A sharp pain will shoot through his leg.
4.
huntingtr./intr. hunt animals with a guntr./intr.
- They went to shoot ducks at the lake.
5.
movementintr. move quickly and suddenly in a directionintr.
- The car will shoot down the highway at high speed.
6.
- I'll shoot you an email with the details.
7.
growthintr. UK grow or sprout quicklyintr. UK
- The plant will shoot new branches in spring.
8.
lightintr. emit light or a ray suddenlyintr.
- The lighthouse will shoot a beam across the sea.
9.
sportstr./intr. score by propelling a ball towards a goaltr./intr.
- She managed to shoot the ball into the net.
10.
- He was caught trying to shoot heroin.
Noun
1.
mediaphotography or filming session
- The film shoot lasted well into the night..
2.
botanynew growth from a plant
- The gardener trimmed the old branches to encourage new shoots..
3.
game eventUK hunting event with gunsUK
- They organized a shoot in the countryside.
4.
wrestlingTECH. unscripted event in wrestlingTECH.
- The match turned into a shoot unexpectedly.
5.
weavingDated weft thread in weavingDated
- The shoot added color to the fabric.
6.
miningDated UK narrow vein of oreDated UK
- The miners followed the shoot to find more ore.
Interjection
- Shoot! I left my keys at home.
Images of shoot
new growth from a plant 
weft thread in weaving
Expressions with shoot
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shoot at and force to come down
He shot down the duck with one shot.
fire a gun at someone or something
The villain threatened to shoot me if I moved.
move out quickly and suddenly from a place
The rabbit will shoot out of its hole.
aim and fire a weapon accurately
He can shoot straight even in the dark.
fire a weapon to hit someone
The soldier aimed to shoot him down.
grow or become taller very fast
The children seem to shoot up during summer.
send an email casually
Just shoot an email when you have a moment.
reject or dismiss an idea
The manager shot down my idea during the meeting.
to take quick action without checking details first
He tends to shoot first and ask questions later in meetings.
aim to achieve a specific goal
They decided to shoot for the stars in their new project..
criticize or reject an idea harshly
The committee shot down his proposal in flames.
act decisively without gathering all information
In negotiations, he tends to shoot first, ask questions later.
inject heroin using a syringe
He used to shoot heroin every day.
fight with guns until one side wins
The two gangs decided to shoot it out.
shoot immediately upon seeing a target
The soldiers were ordered to shoot on sight.
perform extremely well or excellently
The team shot the lights out in the final game.
spend all available money
They shot the works on their vacation to Europe.
gain sudden popularity or recognition
He shot to fame with his groundbreaking invention.
give a brief look to express emotion
He shot a glance full of anger at his friend.
give someone a quick, expressive glance
She shot him a look when he interrupted her.
direct a question towards someone for a quick response
He shot a question at the teacher before class ended.
move quickly in a straight line
The car shot along the highway.
practice shooting a basketball casually
They decided to shoot around before the game started.
respond quickly with a sharp retort
When criticized, she would shoot back immediately.
Origin of shoot
Old English, sceotan (to shoot)
Terms with shoot included in their meaning
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weapon
shoot a gun or weapon
cooking
young shoot of a mung bean used in cooking
weapon
discharge a firearm to shoot a bullet
recreation
game where players shoot paint pellets at each other
military
make a gun or similar weapon shoot toward someone or something
sports
sport where teams shoot paint-filled capsules
launch
shoot an object using a small elastic handheld device
shooting
shoot with a weapon
botany
young shoot or flower on a plant
artillery
large tubular weapons that shoot projectiles
hunting
hunt or shoot rabbits
soybean
young shoot of a soybean used in cooking
literal warning
shoot a gun to warn someone without aiming to hurt
basketball
rule that a player must pass or shoot within five seconds
plant growth
early shoot that later opens into a bloom
shooting distance
distance a firearm can effectively shoot
violent act
shoot someone in the head with a gun
activity
play a game where players shoot colored pellets at each other
shooting
shoot at something without careful aim or planning
velocity
shoot or project something rapidly
food
young shoot of alfalfa plant used in salads
shooting
shoot repeatedly and rapidly
guns
shoot rapidly and repeatedly
horticulture
insert a shoot into another plant to grow
Examples of shoot in a sentence
They were trained to shoot accurately in any condition. She will shoot the documentary over the summer. The photographer was hired to shoot the wedding. Pain would shoot through her arm suddenly. A headache might shoot through his temples. He loves to shoot pheasants in autumn.
They shoot deer every hunting season. The rocket will shoot into the sky at launch. Stars seem to shoot across the night sky. She'll shoot a text to confirm the time. He shot a quick message to his team. The seeds will shoot after the rain. New leaves shoot from the tree trunk. The flashlight will shoot a bright ray in the dark. Lasers can shoot beams with precision. He tried to shoot the basketball from the three-point line. The player aimed to shoot the puck past the goalie. Many addicts shoot drugs in abandoned buildings. He learned to shoot safely from a friend. The photo shoot took place in a studio. They scheduled a shoot for the magazine cover. New shoots appeared after the rain. The plant's shoots were vibrant and green. The annual shoot attracts many participants. He won a prize at the charity shoot. The audience was shocked by the sudden shoot. A shoot can change the outcome of a match. The artisan carefully selected the shoot for the tapestry. Each shoot was meticulously woven into the design. They discovered a rich shoot during the excavation. The geologist mapped the shoot for further study. Shoot! I missed the last bus. Oh, shoot! The store is already closed.
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- French:tirer, shooting, ...
- German:schießen, Fotoshooting, ...
- Italian:sparare, riprese, ...
- Spanish:disparar, rodaje, ...
- Portuguese:disparar, sessão fotográfica, ...
- Chinese:射击, 嫩芽, ...
- Japanese:撃つ, 撮影, ...
- Arabic:أَطْلَقَ, جلسة تصوير, ...
- Hebrew:לִירוֹת, סֶשֶׁן צִילוּם, ...
- Russian:стрелять, съемка, ...
- Ukrainian:стріляти, зйомка, ...
- Hindi:गोली चलाना, फोटो शूट, ...
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