Meaning ofshootin English

Verb

1. to launch a projectile; fire a weapon
   The police officer will shoot a warning shot into the air.
2. to fire at something or someone
   The hunter tried to shoot the target with his rifle.
3. to discharge a weapon; cause to explode
   The firefighter will shoot water at the burning building.
4. to capture through photography
   The photographer will shoot the wedding ceremony tonight.
5. to film or record a scene; video production
   The film crew will shoot the final scene tomorrow.
6. to send out rapidly; hurl or discharge
   The firehose will shoot powerful jets of water into the air.
7. to move quickly and suddenly; rapid motion
   The firework will shoot up into the sky.
8. to move quickly through something
   The fish will shoot through the water with incredible speed.
9. to grow or develop; germinate or sprout
   The seeds will shoot out of the ground in spring.
10. to measure distance and direction; surveying technique
    The surveyor will shoot the angles and distances of the property.
11. to inject a substance; colloquial usage
    The doctor will shoot the patient with painkillers to relieve the pain.
12. to propel or project forward; thrust out
    The rocket will shoot out of the launchpad and into space.
13. to attempt an airport runway approach
    The pilot will shoot the approach to land the plane safely.