Shoot-up Definition

sho͝otŭp
noun
The act or an instance of shooting up a drug.
American Heritage
A gunfight; a shootout.
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verb

Used other than as an idiom. to shoot upwards.

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(intransitive) To grow taller rapidly.

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To fire many bullets at.

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(intransitive) Or To inject (a drug) intravenously.

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Shoot-up Sentence Examples

  • She watched him shoot up.

  • Over the hills towering cumulus started to shoot up in rows.

  • It is important to note, however, that upon the expiration of the introductory period the interest rate becomes variable, and if the cardholder misses a payment then APR will shoot up to almost 35%.

  • Also, keep an eye behind you, if an opponent hits you, or barely even clips you, they are most likely to shoot up ahead of you.

  • The team uses special surveillance cameras that are able to shoot up to 300 feet in complete darkness, thermal imaging cameras and several devices to monitor temperature and humidity changes.

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