Shoot down Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃut/ /ˈdaʊn

SHOOT-DOWN

UK

ʃˈuːt/ /dˈaʊn

SHOOT-DOWN

Definition

To make something, usually a plane or object in the air, fall by firing at it; also, to reject or dismiss an idea or proposal strongly.

Usage & Nuances

Informal when used for rejecting ideas ('shoot down an idea'). For literal use, often about military actions. Often followed by the object: 'shoot down a plane', 'shoot down my suggestion'. Can sound harsh when used in conversation about opinions.

• Spanish: derribar (avión u objeto) - rechazar (idea, propuesta)
• Portuguese (BR): derrubar (avião ou objeto) - rejeitar (ideia, proposta)
• Portuguese (PT): abater (avião ou objeto) - rejeitar (ideia, proposta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 击落（飞机、物体）- 否决（想法、提议）
• Chinese (Traditional): 擊落（飛機、物體）- 否決（想法、提議）
• Hindi: गिरा देना (हवाई जहाज़ या वस्तु) - नकार देना (विचार, प्रस्ताव)
• Arabic: إسقاط (طائرة أو شيء) - رفض (فكرة أو اقتراح)
• Bengali: গুলি করে ভূপাতিত করা - কঠোরভাবে প্রত্যাখ্যান করা
• Russian: сбить (с воздуха) - резко отвергнуть
• Japanese: 撃ち落とす - 却下する
• Vietnamese: bắn hạ - bác bỏ mạnh mẽ
• Korean: 격추하다 - 일축하다
• Turkish: vurup düşürmek - reddetmek
• Urdu: گرا دینا (فائرنگ سے) - سختی سے رد کرنا
• Indonesian: bắn rơi - bác bỏ thẳng thừng

Example Sentences

The pilot shot down two enemy planes.

basic

She shot down my idea in the meeting.

basic

The army will shoot down any unidentified drone.

basic

Don't shoot down my suggestions before hearing me out.

natural

His project was quickly shot down by the manager.

natural

They tried to shoot down the rumors, but nobody believed them.

natural