bolt

• Adverb, das eine harte, direkte oder aufrechte Haltung bezeichnet, meist in der Wendung 'bolt upright' (kerzengerade, stramm aufrecht). Es kann auch 'plötzlich' oder 'geradezu' bedeuten, wie in 'bolt from the blue' (aus heiterem Himmel). Die Form ist identisch mit dem Substantiv und dem Verb.

An adverb meaning 'in a rigid, straight, or upright position,' most commonly used in the phrase 'bolt upright.' It can also mean 'suddenly' or 'directly,' as in 'bolt from the blue.' The form is identical to the noun and verb.

1. Suddenly and quicklyB2informal

   Used to describe a sudden, swift movement, often in the phrase 'bolt upright'.

   Plötzlich und schnell

   • He sat bolt upright when he heard the noise.
   • She woke up bolt upright from a nightmare.
   • The cat shot bolt upright at the sound of the dog barking.

   Synonymeabruptlyquicklyrapidlysharplystraightsuddenlyswiftly

   Antonymegraduallyslowly

• Ein metallenes Befestigungselement mit Gewindeschaft und Kopf, das zum Verbinden von Gegenständen dient; auch ein plötzlicher Blitz.

A noun referring to a metal fastener with a threaded shaft and a head, used to hold objects together, or a sudden flash of lightning.

1. FastenerA2formal

   A metal pin or rod used to hold things together, often with a nut.

   Bolzen

   • He tightened the bolt with a wrench.
   • The shelf is secured with four bolts.
   • The bolt came loose and the door fell off.

   Synonymepinscrewstud

2. B1formal

   A flash of lightning, especially one that appears as a streak.

   Blitz

   • A bolt of lightning struck the tree.
   • The storm brought thunder and bolts of lightning.
   • We saw a bright bolt in the sky.

   Synonymeflashstreakthunderbolt

3. Sudden runB2informal

   A sudden, quick dash or escape.

   Plötzlicher Sprint

   • The horse made a bolt for the open gate.
   • He made a bolt for the exit when the fire alarm went off.
   • The cat made a sudden bolt under the sofa.

   Synonymebounddartdashescaperushscampersprint

• Deutsches Verb mit mehreren Bedeutungen: schnell weglaufen oder sich davonmachen, etwas mit einer Schraube oder einem Bolzen befestigen, oder etwas sehr schnell essen.

A verb with multiple meanings: to run away quickly, to fasten something with a bolt, or to eat something very quickly.

1. Run away quicklyB2informal

   To run away suddenly, often out of fear or to escape.

   Weglaufen

   • The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
   • He bolted from the room after the argument.
   • The thief bolted as soon as he saw the police.

   Synonymedartdashescapefleehightail itrun offsprinttake off

   Antonymeremainstay

2. Fasten with a boltB1formal

   To secure or lock something using a metal bolt.

   Mit einem Bolzen befestigen

   • She bolted the door before going to bed.
   • Make sure to bolt the gate so it doesn't swing open.
   • He bolted the cabinet shut to keep it secure.

   Synonymebarclampfastenlatchlocksecure

   Antonymeloosenunboltunfastenunlock

3. Eat quicklyB2informal

   To eat food very quickly without chewing properly.

   Hinunterschlingen

   • He bolted down his breakfast before rushing to work.
   • She bolted her lunch in just five minutes.
   • Don't bolt your food; it's bad for digestion.

   Synonymedevourgobblegulpscarfstuffwolf

Phrasal-Variantenbolt downbolt out