shoot · v
shoot across/out/up, etc.
C2 to move somewhere very quickly
Dictionary examples:
She shot across the road without looking. (16.3)
She shot past me only inches from the finishing line. (26.5)
shoot (MOVIE)
C1 to use a camera to record a movie or video or to take a photograph
Dictionary examples:
The movie was shot on location in Southern India. (60.5)
We shot four reels of film in Egypt. (63.2)
shoot (WEAPON)
B1 to fire a weapon or injure or kill a person or animal by firing a weapon at them
Dictionary examples:
A policeman was shot last night. (17.0)
If he's not armed, don't shoot. (36.8)
The kids were shooting arrows at a target. (38.7)
An unidentified man was shot yesterday afternoon. (51.5)
shoot (SPORTS)
B1 to try to score points in sports such as basketball by hitting, kicking, or throwing the ball toward the goal
Dictionary examples:
He shot from the middle of the court and still managed to score. (28.3)