1. to fire a gun or other weapon
2. to kill or wound with a gun or arrow
3. to move very quickly in a particular direction

1. a young branch or new growth on a plant
2. a photography or filming session

1. used to express annoyance or disappointment
Usage: informal; euphemism

Examples

• The hunter decided not to shoot the deer.
• A star shot across the night sky.
• The photographer will shoot the wedding tomorrow.
• She shot the basketball toward the hoop.
• New shoots appeared on the rose bush in spring.
• The fashion shoot lasted all day.
• Shoot! I forgot my keys again.