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Meaning of the word "shoot up" in English

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shoot up

US /ʃuːt ʌp/
UK /ʃuːt ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to grow very quickly

Example:
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The plants shot up after the rain.
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My son has really shot up this year.
Synonym:
sproutsurgeskyrocketmushroomburgeon
2.

to increase rapidly in amount or level

Example:
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Prices for gas have shot up recently.
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His blood pressure shot up after the stressful meeting.
Synonym:
soarescalaterocketsurgeclimb
3.

to inject oneself with an illegal drug

Example:
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He was found in the alley, having just shot up.
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The police suspect he might have shot up before the incident.
Synonym:
injectmainlinefix
4.

to damage or kill people or things by shooting

Example:
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The gang members shot up the rival's car.
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The police were called after someone shot up the local store.
Synonym:
riddleperforateblastspraypepper
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