American English pronunciation
How to pronounce bolting
IPA transcription: ['boʊltɪŋ]
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Verb
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run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
“The thief made off with our silver”
“the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe”
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leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
“The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas”
“When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out”
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move or jump suddenly
“She bolted from her seat”
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secure or lock with a bolt
“bolt the door”
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eat hastily without proper chewing
“Don't bolt your food!”
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swallow hastily
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make or roll into bolts
“bolt fabric”