Shoot through Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Casual Escape Used commonly to describe leaving discreetly or quickly in informal situations. After the sudden phone call, she shot through the party. Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Disappearance Conveys the act of leaving without drawing attention. He just grabbed his coat and shot through. Pro Tip 3/3Abrupt Exit Often implies leaving without the usual social niceties like saying goodbye. She didn't even wait for dessert; she just shot through.