United StatesGeneral Englishneutralliteral
- To fire or discharge a weapon, firework, rocket, or similar projectile.
- To set off or cause to be launched or detonated.
United StatesUnited Kingdominformalcolloquialslang
- To speak impulsively, boastfully, or at excessive length; to blurt out remarks, often in a tactless or premature way (commonly used in the phrase 'shoot off one's mouth').
- To make boastful or indiscreet statements to others, especially to the press.
United StatesGeneral Englishneutralinformal
- To send something quickly (for example, an email or message); to dispatch without delay.
- To depart or leave quickly (colloquial usage).