Shoot off Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃut/ /ˈɔf
SHOOT-awf
ʃˈuːt/ /ˈɒf
SHOOT-of
Definition
To leave a place or situation very quickly, or to send something (like a message, email, or object) rapidly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for people leaving quickly ('I need to shoot off'), or for quickly sending messages ('shoot off an email'). Also describes launching objects quickly. Do not confuse with 'shoot' (to fire a gun), as 'shoot off' always implies speed or suddenness.
Spanish: salir disparado - irse rápidamente - lanzar (disparar)Portuguese (BR): sair disparado - ir rapidamente - dispararPortuguese (PT): sair disparado - ir rapidamente - dispararChinese (Simplified): 迅速离开 - 发射Chinese (Traditional): 迅速離開 - 發射Hindi: तेज़ी से निकल जाना - दाग़ देनाArabic: ينطلق بسرعة - يطلق (رصاصة/شيئًا)Bengali: দ্রুত চলে যাওয়া - দ্রুত পাঠানোRussian: быстро уйти - быстро отправитьJapanese: さっと立ち去る - 素早く送るVietnamese: rời đi ngay - gửi nhanhKorean: 급히 떠나다 - 빠르게 보내다Turkish: hemen ayrılmak - hızlıca göndermekUrdu: جلدی سے روانہ ہونا - فوراً بھیج دیناIndonesian: rời đi nhanh chóng - gửi đi nhanh
Example Sentences
Can you shoot off an email to the boss for me?
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The kids shot off down the street when the ice cream truck arrived.
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Sorry, I need to shoot off, I have another appointment.
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He shot off a quick reply before leaving the office.
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The fireworks shot off into the night sky.
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I have to shoot off or I'll miss my train.
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