bolt

verb
/boʊlt/

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example Sentences

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

Example Expressions

bolt from the blue

Synonyms

dash, run, escape, fasten, lock

Antonyms

stay, linger

Collocations

bolt out, bolt down, bolt together, bolt from

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