Booted

/ˈbuːtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of 'boot', to start a computer or to start an operating system.
After the update, the computer booted successfully without any errors.
To kick someone out or to remove someone from a group or location.
He was booted from the team for repeatedly missing practice.
adjective
Wearing boots.
She arrived at the party booted and ready for a night of dancing in the winter.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'boot', referring to a type of footwear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

booted up
The process of starting a computer or device.
booted out
To be expelled or removed from a place.
bootleg
To smuggle or illegally produce.
big boot
A slang term for a financial resource or assistance.

Related Words

boot
A type of footwear that covers the foot and ankle.
bootleg
To smuggle or to produce something illegally.
bootcamp
A short, intensive training program.

Slang Meanings

To be kicked out or dismissed from a place.
After the argument, he got booted from the party.
Starting a computer.
I just booted my laptop and it's working fine.