shoot - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

to shoot

Third Person

shoots

Present Participle

shooting

Past Tense

shot

Past Participle

shot

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

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.

Synonyms:

hit pip

to film or take a photograph of something

transitive

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.

Synonyms:

take film

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.

Synonyms:

pip

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.

Synonyms:

blast

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.

Synonyms:

dash scud scoot dart flash

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.

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.

Synonyms:

snap photograph

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.

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.

Synonyms:

tear shoot down buck charge

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.

Synonyms:

inject

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.

Synonyms:

burgeon forth germinate spud sprout pullulate bourgeon

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.

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.

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.

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.