Bolt

/boʊlt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A metal pin or bar, typically with a head, used for fastening things together.

He used a bolt to secure the two pieces of wood.

A flash of lightning.

There was a loud crack of thunder, followed by a bright bolt of lightning.

A sudden movement or escape.

The dog made a bolt for the open door.

verb

To run away suddenly or quickly.

When the train approached, the children bolted down the platform.

To fasten with a bolt.

Make sure to bolt the lid onto the container securely.

Middle English 'bolte', from Old English 'boltian' meaning to throw or to shoot.

bolt from the blue

A sudden and unexpected event.

bolt down

To eat something quickly.

bolt and run

To leave hastily; to flee.

fasten

To attach firmly.

escape

To break free from confinement.

dash

To run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.

To leave quickly.

I gotta bolt out of here before my boss sees me.

To consume something rapidly.

He bolted his dinner before heading out.