Meaning

• A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or animated courage.

• A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.

• A call-out for an emergency services team.

• A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.

  "Next up the new single from Beyoncé, but first a shout to Barry Bloggins and his wife Belinda..."

Meaning

• To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

• To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out

  "They shouted his name to get his attention."

• To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.

  "He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play."

• To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.

  "Please don't shout in the chat room."

• To treat with shouts or clamor.