Main Entry: ²bolt

Function: verb

Date: 13th century

intransitive verb

1 : to move suddenly or nervously : start
2 : to move or proceed rapidly : dash
3 a : to dart off or away : flee b : to break away from control or a set course
4 : to break away from or oppose one's previous affiliation (as with a political party or sports team)
5 : to produce seed prematurelytransitive verb 1 a archaic : shoot, discharge b : flush, start <bolt rabbits>
2 : to say impulsively : blurt
3 : to secure with a bolt <bolt the door>
4 : to attach or fasten with bolts
5 : to eat hastily or without chewing <bolted his breakfast>
6 : to break away from or refuse to support (as a political party)