Definitions

1. noun

A contest or fight, especially a gunfight, between two or more people, often in a public place.

“The western movie featured a intense shootout between the hero and the villain.”

2. noun

An intense or dramatic confrontation, especially in sports, especially in hockey.

“The hockey team’s shootout win sent them to the championship finals.”

3. verb

To engage in a fight or contest, especially a gunfight.

“The two men shot at each other during the shootout in the abandoned alley.”