shoot

A noun referring to an act of firing a weapon, taking a photograph, or a young plant growth.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее выстрел из оружия, фотографирование или молодой росток растения.esSustantivo que designa la acción de disparar un arma, una sesión o toma fotográfica, o un brote joven de una planta.frNom désignant un tir d'arme à feu, une prise de vue photographique, ou une jeune pousse de plante.deSubstantiv, das einen Schuss aus einer Waffe, das Fotografieren bzw. ein Foto oder einen jungen Trieb einer Pflanze bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um disparo de arma de fogo, uma sessão de fotografias ou filmagem, ou um broto jovem de planta.zh名词，指开枪射击、拍照，或植物的嫩芽、新枝。arاسم يدل على إطلاق النار من سلاح، أو التقاط صورة فوتوغرافية، أو البرعم الصغير للنبات.

1. Young plant growth B1 formal

   A new stem or branch growing from a plant.

   • The rose bush produced several new shoots in spring.
   • Cut back the shoots to encourage bushier growth.
   • The bamboo shoots grow very quickly.

   ruПобег растенияesBrote joven de una plantafrPoussedeTrieb einer PflanzeptBroto de plantazh植物的新芽arنمو النبات الفتي

   Synonyms: cuttingoffshootscionsprigsproutsucker

2. Film or photo session B2 informal

   An occasion when a film, photograph, or video is made.

   • The photo shoot took place on the beach.
   • We have a commercial shoot scheduled for tomorrow.
   • The fashion shoot featured top models.

   ruСъёмкаesSesión de rodaje o fotografíafrséance de tournage ou de prise de vuedeDrehptFilmagemzh拍摄arتصوير

   Synonyms: sessionshooting

3. Attempt or try B1 informal

   An attempt to do something, especially in sports or games.

   • That was a good shoot at the goal.
   • He missed the shoot in basketball.
   • Give it your best shoot on the next question.

   ruПопыткаesIntento, tentativafrtentativedeVersuchptTentativazh尝试arمحاولة

• shoots plural form
• shoots' possessive plural form
• shoot's possessive singular form

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of firing a weapon, propelling a projectile, or rapidly moving or growing.

ruГлагол, обозначающий акт стрельбы из оружия, запуска снаряда или быстрого движения/роста.esVerbo que designa el acto de disparar un arma, lanzar un proyectil, o moverse/crecer rápidamente.frVerbe désignant l'acte de tirer avec une arme, de lancer un projectile, ou un mouvement/une croissance rapide.deDeutsches Verb für das Abfeuern einer Schusswaffe, das Abschießen eines Geschosses oder für schnelles Wachsen bzw. plötzliches Hervorschießen.ptVerbo que indica o ato de disparar uma arma, arremessar ou lançar algo com força, mover-se rapidamente ou crescer/desenvolver-se (como uma planta ou broto).zh表示用武器射击、发射弹丸，或快速移动/生长的动词。arفعل يدل على إطلاق النار من سلاح، أو قذف مقذوف، أو الحركة أو النمو السريع.

1. Fire a weapon A2 formal

   To fire a bullet or projectile from a gun or other weapon.

   • The soldier shot at the target.
   • He accidentally shot himself in the foot.
   • Hunters shoot deer during the season.

   ruСтрелятьesdispararfrtirerdeSchießenptDispararzh射击arإطلاق النار

   Synonyms: blastdischargefirelet flylet offtrigger

2. Film or photograph B1 informal

   To capture images or video using a camera.

   • They shot the movie in Hollywood.
   • Can you shoot a photo of us together?
   • The documentary was shot in Africa.

   ruСниматьesfilmar o fotografiarfrfilmer ou photographierdeFilmen oder fotografierenptFilmar ou fotografarzh拍摄arالتصوير

   Synonyms: capturefilmphotographrecordtake

3. Move quickly B1 informal

   To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

   • The arrow shot through the air.
   • He shot past me on his bike.
   • The car shot out of the driveway.

   ruМчатьсяeslanzarse rápidamentefrSe précipiter, foncerdeSich schnell bewegenptDispararzh飞奔arالاندفاع بسرعة

   Synonyms: boltdartdashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

4. Sports: Kick or hit A2 informal

   To kick or hit a ball towards the goal in sports like soccer or basketball.

   • She shot the basketball and scored.
   • He shot the puck into the net.
   • The player shot from the penalty spot.

   ruУдарить по мячуesDisparar (deportes)frTirer au butdeAuf das Tor schießenptChutar a bolazh射门arتسديد الكرة

   Synonyms: firehitkicksinkstrike

• shot past participle
• shot past simple
• shooting present participle
• shoots third person singular

Phrasal variants: shoot downshoot forshoot up