Phrasal Verb - Shooting Up

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Definition

1. To experience a sudden increase or rise in something, often in a dramatic or unexpected way.
2. To inject drugs intravenously, often multiple times in quick succession.
3. To travel at high speed toward something or someone, usually with the intent to attack or harm.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The stock market experienced a wild shoot-up in value after the announcement of the merger.
2	Despite warnings of the dangers, some people still engage in shooting up heroin for a quick high.
3	The price of gasoline shot up after the refinery explosion.
4	The football team's morale shot up after their win against their long-time rivals.
5	The crowd went wild as the rock star entered the stage, shooting up their lighters.
6	The temperature shot up in the car as the sun reached its zenith.
7	The soldier's heart raced as he shot up the hill, gun in hand, to take out the enemy.
8	The value of rare coins can shoot up significantly if they are discovered in good condition.
9	The company's profits shot up when they introduced a new product line.
10	The crime rate shot up in the city after the economic downturn