shoot
Translation
to shoot, to film, to kick, to sprout
Examples
Don't shoot! I'm unarmed.
Don't shoot! I'm unarmed.
They will shoot the movie in Italy.
They will shoot the film in Italy.
He needs to shoot the ball to score.
He needs to shoot the ball to score.
The plant is starting to shoot new leaves.
The plant is starting to shoot new leaves.
Grammar Patterns
((at sb./sth.)) to fire a weapon at (sb./sth.) The police shot at the car.
((sth.)) to film or photograph (sth.) They are shooting a new film.
((the ball)) to propel a ball towards a goal He shot the ball into the net.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire, discharge, film, photograph
Etymology
From Old English 'sceotan', meaning 'to hurl missiles'.
Memory Tips
Picture a camera 'shooting' a photo, a gun 'shooting' a bullet, and a basketball player 'shooting' a ball. The action is a quick release.