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English
shoot up
ʃuːt ʌp
Meaning: to rise very quickly; also to grow fast, inject a drug, or damage something with gunfire
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | shoot up |
| 3rd person singular present | shoots up |
| Present participle | shooting up |
| Past | shot up |
| Will future | will shoot up |
| Going-to future | going to shoot up |
| Imperative negative | don't shoot up / do not shoot up |
Example
Rent can shoot up after a new station opens nearby.
Rent can shoot up after a new station opens nearby.
Usage Notes
In prices, numbers, and measurements, this phrasal verb means a sudden sharp increase. Other senses can involve drugs or gunfire, so context matters.
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