SHOOT OFF

а> оторвать (осколком бомбы и т. п.) The top of the castle tower has been shot off. The soldier avoided military duty by shooting off one of his toes. б> умчаться As soon as I let go of the boy, he shot off and disappeared round a corner. в> стрелять в воздух; пускать (фейерверк, ракету) The soldiers shot off their weapons as a sign of victory.