Meaning of the word "shoot out" in English

What does "shoot out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shoot out

US /ʃuːt aʊt/
UK /ʃuːt aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

to move very quickly and suddenly out of a place or in a particular direction

Example:
The car suddenly shot out from the side street.
A lizard shot out from under the rock.