This is the 1951st most frequent Dutch word.
afschieten
"To shoot down" or "to launch."
This instance of 'afschieten' means launching, specifically referring to sending something like a rocket into motion.
De raket werd succesvol afgeschoten naar de ruimte.
The rocket was successfully launched into space.
Here, 'afschieten' is used to mean shooting something, often in the context of hunting or firearms.
De jager wil het hert afschieten.
The hunter wants to shoot the deer.
In this context, 'afschieten' metaphorically means to dismiss, reject, or cancel something.