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shoot off

UK
/ʃuːt ɒf/
US
/ʃut ɔf/

Translations

shoot offverb
shot off
Past Simple
shot off
Past Participle
shooting off
Gerund
UK
/ʃuːt ɒf/
US
/ʃut ɔf/
envoyer rapidementFamilier, pour un message ou un e-mail envoyé vite et sans formalités.
She decided to shoot off an email to her boss before leaving the office.
Elle a décidé d'envoyer rapidement un e-mail à son patron avant de quitter le bureau.
partir précipitammentFamilier, pour quitter un lieu très vite.
After the meeting, he had to shoot off to catch his train.
Après la réunion, il a dû partir précipitamment pour attraper son train.
Additional translations
tirerPour une arme à feu ; sens moins courant du phrasal verb.
Synonyms
fire off
discharge
launch
send off
blast off

Definitions

shoot offverb
To send something quickly, especially a message or email.
She decided to shoot off an email to her boss before leaving the office.
To leave a place quickly or suddenly.
After the meeting, he had to shoot off to catch his train.
To fire a gun or other weapon.
The soldier was ordered to shoot off a warning shot into the air.
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