Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shoot-down-aircraft

Verb
/ʃuːt daʊn ˈɛrkræft/
Definition
To destroy or bring down an aircraft, often through the use of weapons.
Examples
  • The military was ordered to shoot down enemy aircraft that violated airspace.
  • During the conflict, several drones were shoot-down-aircraft by air defense systems.
Meaning
The act of using force to disable or bring down an aircraft in flight.
Synonyms
  • Intercept
  • Down
  • Destroy
  • Bring down