shoot
gb/ʃˈut/ us/ʃˈut/
A2
English
~ 1300
lő, felvételt készít, forgat, fotóz, elszáguld, belehasít, felpattan, a fenébe, a fenébe!, jaj, ne, hajtás
VERB
B1
1
lő
A2
Usage pattern:
to shoot [someone/something]
The police officer had to shoot in self-defense.
A rendőrnek önvédelemből lőnie kellett.
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow at camp.
A táborban megtanult íjjal és nyíllal lőni.
Someone tried to shoot the president during the parade.
Hunters often shoot deer in this area.
She aimed carefully before she decided to shoot.
Learner examples
He can shoot very well.
Nagyon jól tud lőni.
The man will shoot the target.
A férfi rá fog lőni a célpontra.
She does not want to shoot the animal.
They learn to shoot arrows at school.
I see him shoot the ball with a toy gun.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shoot' (to fire a weapon) with 'kick' or 'throw' when talking about sports like soccer; context is important.
Meaning
Fire a gun or weapon
Collocations
shoot a gun
|shoot an arrow
|shoot at
|shoot to kill
|shoot in the leg
Synonyms
fire (Commonly used for discharging a gun; slightly more formal in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
holster (Refers to putting away a firearm instead of using it.)
Themes
weapons
|crime
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a gun or other weapon send out a bullet or arrow.
To cause a bullet, arrow, or other projectile to be discharged from a firearm, bow, or similar device.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to shoot [a photo/video/film]
They plan to shoot the new commercial next week.
A jövő héten tervezik leforgatni az új reklámot.
He loves to shoot wildlife in the national park.
Imád vadon élő állatokat fotózni a nemzeti parkban.
The director decided to shoot the scene again.
She shot hundreds of photos during her trip.
We will shoot the interview in the studio.
Learner examples
I want to shoot this moment.
Szeretném megörökíteni ezt a pillanatot.
He will shoot many photos of the city.
Sok fotót fog készíteni a városról.
She likes to shoot videos of her cat.
They shoot the film in Paris.
We can shoot pictures at the park.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'shoot' only means with guns; in photography it is unrelated to weapons.
Meaning
Take a photo or video
Collocations
shoot a movie
|shoot photos
|shoot on location
|shoot a scene
Synonyms
photograph (More formal and specific to still images; 'shoot' can apply to both still and moving images.)
Antonyms
delete (Refers to removing an image instead of capturing one.)
Themes
media
|arts
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To use a camera to take a picture or make a video.
To capture an image or sequence on camera, either as a photograph or as part of a film or video.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to shoot [somewhere/forward/up]
The car shot past us on the highway.
Az autó elszáguldott mellettünk az autópályán.
Pain shot through his leg when he stood up.
Amikor felállt, éles fájdalom hasított a lábába.
She shot out of the room without saying goodbye.
A star shot across the night sky.
His hand shot up when the teacher asked a question.
Learner examples
The train shot past the station.
A vonat elszáguldott az állomás mellett.
He shot up from his chair.
Felpattant a székéből.
A bird shot across the sky.
My friend shot into the room.
Her hand shot up quickly.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'run' — 'shoot' here is more sudden and quick than continuous running.
Meaning
Move quickly in a direction
Collocations
shoot past
|shoot up
|shoot across
Synonyms
dart (Emphasizes quick, sudden movement, often smaller scale.)
Antonyms
crawl (Very slow movement, opposite of 'shoot' in this sense.)
Themes
movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go somewhere very fast and suddenly.
To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.
A2
INFORMAL
4
Shoot! I forgot my keys at home.
A fenébe! Otthon felejtettem a kulcsaimat.
Oh, shoot, I missed the bus!
Ó, a fenébe, lekéstem a buszt!
Shoot, I spilled coffee on my shirt.
Learner examples
Shoot! I lost my phone.
A fenébe! Elvesztettem a telefonomat.
Oh shoot, I am late.
Ó, a fenébe, elkéstem.
Shoot, I dropped my pen.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this relates to guns; here it is unrelated and just an expression of feeling.
Meaning
Mild exclamation of annoyance
Synonyms
darn (Similar mild exclamation; slightly more old-fashioned.)
Antonyms
hooray (An exclamation of joy, opposite in emotional tone.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A word you say when something goes wrong, but it's not serious.
Used as an exclamation to express mild irritation, disappointment, or surprise without using strong language.
NOUN
B1
5
hajtás
B1
The gardener noticed new shoots coming up in spring.
A kertész észrevette, hogy tavasszal új hajtások bújnak elő.
Bamboo shoots are used in many Asian dishes.
A bambuszhajtást sok ázsiai ételben használják.
A green shoot appeared after weeks of watering.
Learner examples
I see a green shoot on the plant.
Látok egy zöld hajtást a növényen.
The tree has many new shoots.
A fának sok új hajtása van.
We eat bamboo shoots in soup.
Meaning
New plant growth from stem
Collocations
new shoot
|green shoots
|bamboo shoot
Synonyms
sprout ('Sprout' can refer more generally to any new growth, while 'shoot' can be more specific in botany.)
Antonyms
wilt ('Wilt' refers to withering rather than new growth.)
Themes
nature
|plants
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A new part growing from a plant or tree.
A young branch, leaf, or stem that is beginning to grow from a plant or tree.
Grammar
Dictionary form
shoot
IPA
GB/ʃˈut/
US/ʃˈut/
Syllables & stress
shoot (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (shoot)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: shoot
- Plural: shoots
Verb
- Base: shoot
- 3rd Person Singular: shoots
- Present Participle: shooting
- Past: shot
- Past Participle: shot
Word family
Forms
Core family
shooter
noun
Related words
reshoot
verb
shootout
noun
Advanced or less common
sharpshooter
noun
Highlights
- Irregular past: shot Verb
- Irregular past participle: shot Verb
Expressions
shoot down
1/ʃˈut dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Reject an idea strongly and quickly
To say no to an idea or plan right away and strongly.
Examples
- The manager shot down my suggestion immediately.
- Her proposal was shot down during the meeting.
shoot for the stars
1/ʃˈut fɚ ðə stˈɑɹz/
idiom
Aim for very high goals
To try to do something that is very hard or reach something very high in life.
Examples
- You should always shoot for the stars if you want big success.
- She's shooting for the stars with her latest project.
shoot up
1/ʃˈut ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Increase quickly by much
To grow or increase very fast.
Examples
- Prices have shot up since last year.
- Her height shot up when she was 13.
shoot yourself in the foot
1/ʃˈut jʊɹsˈɛlf ˈɪn ðə fˈʊt/
idiom
informal
Accidentally harm own interests
To make a mistake that hurts yourself or your plans.
Examples
- He really shot himself in the foot by insulting his boss.
- Don't shoot yourself in the foot by arriving late to the meeting.
call the shots
1/kˈɔl ðə ʃˈɑts/
idiom
informal
Be in control and make decisions
To be the person who makes the decisions and controls what happens.
Examples
- In this company, it's the CEO who calls the shots.
- In this company, it’s the CEO who calls the shots.
- She likes calling the shots when planning trips.
- You can help, but I’m calling the shots here.