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Definition 1:
To cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon no obj + obj .
Examples:
Does this gun shoot accurately?
Don’t shoot. I surrender.
He shot at the deer.
The enemy was shooting at the rescue helicopter.
The sniper was shooting to kill. [=shooting with the purpose of killing someone]
She shot the arrow into the air.
I tried shooting a gun for the first time.
He shot a spitball into the girl’s hair.
A stunt in which she was shot from a cannon
Definition 2:
To wound or kill (a person or animal) with a bullet, arrow, etc., that is shot from a weapon .
Examples:
He shot two deer this hunting season.
The police shot the suspect in the leg.
She accidentally shot herself in the foot.
Two people were shot dead [=killed with bullets] during the robbery.
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone who tried to escape. [=to immediately shoot anyone they saw trying to escape]
Definition 3:
To remove or destroy (something) with a bullet, rocket, etc., that is shot from a weapon often + off often + out .
Examples:
He shot the lock off the door.
She shot out the lights.
Definition 4:
To go, move, or pass quickly and suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place no obj + obj .
Examples:
They shot past us on skis.
A cat shot [=darted] across the street.
Sparks from the fire were shooting all over.
A sharp pain shot through her chest.
The album shot straight to number one on the charts.
The frog shot out its tongue at a fly.
The album shot the band straight to the top of the charts.
Definition 5:
To flow forcefully or to cause (something) to flow forcefully in a particular direction or to a particular place no obj + obj .
Examples:
Blood was shooting [=spurting] from her neck.
The snake shot venom into his eyes.
Definition 6:
To kick, hit, or throw (a basketball, hockey puck, etc.) toward or into a goal + obj no obj .
Examples:
She shot the ball from midfield.
He shot the eight ball into the side pocket.
He shoots; he scores!
You can’t really play hockey if you don’t have a goal to shoot at.
Definition 7:
To score (a goal) by shooting .
Examples:
He shot 10 field goals during the game.
She is outside shooting baskets. [=practicing basketball]
Definition 8:
To achieve (a particular score) .
Examples:
She shot an 81.
He shot a hole in one.
Definition 9:
To play (a sport or game) This sense is usually used with sports or games that involve shooting a ball. .
Examples:
They are in the back shooting craps/dice.
They shot a round of golf.
Let’s shoot some pool.
(US, informal) Let’s shoot some hoops. [=let’s play basketball]
Definition 10:
To film or photograph (something) + obj no obj .
Examples:
The movie was shot in Australia.
The scene was shot in slow motion.
Where did you shoot [=take] this photo?
The director says we’ll begin shooting [=filming] next week.
Definition 11:
To direct (a look, comment, etc.) at (someone) quickly and suddenly usually + at .
Examples:
She shot her sister a disapproving glance/look.
She shot a disapproving glance/look at her sister.
He shot some angry words at me when the others left the room.
Definition 12:
used to tell someone to begin to speak .
Examples:
You wanted to tell me something? OK, shoot.
“Can I ask you a few questions?” “Shoot.”
Definition 13:
To inject (an illegal drug) into a vein .
Examples:
She began shooting heroin when she was 20.
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