Meaning of the word "shot down" in English
What does "shot down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shot down
US /ʃɑt daʊn/
UK /ʃɒt daʊn/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to cause a plane or other flying object to fall to the ground by shooting it
Example:
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The enemy aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire.
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They managed to shoot down two drones.
2.
to reject a proposal or idea, often abruptly or harshly
Example:
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The committee shot down his suggestion immediately.
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Every idea I proposed was shot down.