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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʃuːt ˈdaʊn/

shoot down means: To make something fall from the air or its position by firing a weapon at it.

verb

BRING DOWNB1

To make something fall from the air or its position by firing a weapon at it.

  • They shot down the drone.
  • Two enemy planes were shot down yesterday.
  • Can you shoot down all the cans?

How to use it: shoot something down (Soldiers shot the drone down.)

Similar words: bring down, down

Common phrases: shoot down something, shoot down aircraft

REJECTB2

To reject an idea or request strongly, often by saying why it is bad.

  • Do not shoot down every idea.
  • My request for extra staff was shot down.
  • Why did the board shoot down your proposal?

How to use it: shoot something down (The committee shot my suggestion down.)

Similar words: reject, dismiss

Opposites: accept, approve

Common phrases: shoot down something, shoot down proposals

Questions about shoot down

What does shoot down mean?

To make something fall from the air or its position by firing a weapon at it.

What is shoot down in other languages?

Türkçe: vurarak düşürmek · Español: derribar · Français: abattre · Deutsch: abschießen · Italiano: abbattere · 日本語: 撃ち落とす

How do you pronounce shoot down?

It is pronounced /ˌʃuːt ˈdaʊn/.

How do you use shoot down in a sentence?

They shot down the drone. Two enemy planes were shot down yesterday.

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