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Definition bolt in British English

bolt verb

verb
/bəʊlt/
1

to lock a door or window using a bolt

Example

Did you remember to bolt the back door?

Synonyms and related words
close off close up lock out
2

to fasten two things together using a bolt

Example

The chairs were all bolted to the floor.

Example

The hut was made from metal units that had been bolted together.

Example

The benches had been securely bolted down.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
3

to run in a sudden way, especially because you are frightened

Example

There was a gunshot and the horse bolted.

Example

She suddenly bolted towards the door.

Synonyms and related words
run run runner shout cry out tremble
3.1

to escape from a place

Example

When the guard got back, he found the prisoner had bolted.

Synonyms and related words
escape get away break away
4

to eat food very quickly

Example

She bolted down her lunch and rushed back to work.

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize
Definition bolt in British English