Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoot-down
verb
/ˈʃuːt daʊn/
Definition
The act of bringing down an aircraft or a missile by firing upon it.
Examples
- The military successfully shot down the enemy drone.
- They had to shoot down the rogue missile before it could reach its target.
- During the conflict, several aircraft were shot down by anti-aircraft fire.
Meaning
To shoot down something means to successfully hit and bring it to the ground, typically referring to aircraft or missiles that are destroyed by gunfire or missiles.
Synonyms
- bring down
- down
- destroy
