What is the meaning of zap?

noun

• A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact.
  • usage: "they gave it another zap of radiation"

verb

• Strike suddenly and with force.
  • usage: "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"
• Kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting.
  • usage: "in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens"
  • synonyms: vaporize
• Strike at with firepower or bombs.
  • usage: "zap the enemy"
  • synonyms: nuke, atomize, atomise
• Cook or heat in a microwave oven.
  • usage: "You can microwave the leftovers"
  • synonyms: microwave, micro-cook, nuke