Shootout ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Shootout ( noun )

1. A sudden and intense exchange of gunfire between armed individuals or groups.
2. A method of settling a tie in a competition or contest, typically in sports, in which a set number of players from each team take turns to attempt to score goals or points.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from shoot + -out.

Examples:

1. The police were involved in a shootout with the bank robbers.
2. The shootout between the rival gangs left several people injured.
3. The shootout lasted for several minutes.
4. The game ended in a shootout with the home team winning.
5. The shootout was intense and ended with both teams being tied.

(As a verb)

Shootout ( verb )

1. A sudden and intense exchange of gunfire between armed individuals or groups.
2. A method of settling a tie in a competition or contest, typically in sports, in which a set number of players from each team take turns to attempt to score goals or points.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from shoot + -out.

Examples:

1. The police were involved in a shootout with the bank robbers.
2. The shootout between the rival gangs left several people injured.
3. The shootout lasted for several minutes.
4. The game ended in a shootout with the home team winning.
5. The shootout was intense and ended with both teams being tied.