bolting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb move or jump suddenly
   bolt.
   
   • She bolted from her seat
2. verb secure or lock with a bolt
   bolt.
   
   • bolt the door
3. verb swallow hastily
   bolt.
   
4. verb run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
   abscond; make off; absquatulate; decamp; bolt; go off; run off.
   
   • The thief made off with our silver
   • the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe
5. verb leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
   bolt out; run out; bolt; run off; beetle off.
   
   • The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas
   • When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out
6. verb eat hastily without proper chewing
   gobble; bolt.
   
   • Don't bolt your food!
7. verb make or roll into bolts
   bolt.
   
   • bolt fabric

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