bolt

• Adverbio que significa 'en posición rígida, recta o vertical', usado sobre todo en la frase 'bolt upright' (erguido, tieso). También puede indicar 'de repente' o 'directamente', como en 'bolt from the blue' (un rayo en cielo despejado). La forma coincide con el sustantivo y el verbo.

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'.

   De repente y rápidamente (movimiento súbito)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabruptlyquicklyrapidlysharplystraightsuddenlyswiftly

   Antónimosgraduallyslowly

• Sustantivo que designa un elemento metálico de fijación con vástago roscado y cabeza, usado para unir objetos, o un relámpago repentino.

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.

   Perno

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

   Sinónimospinscrewstud

2. B1formal

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

   Relámpago

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

   Sinónimosflashstreakthunderbolt

3. Sudden runB2informal

   A sudden, quick dash or escape.

   Huida repentina

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbounddartdashescaperushscampersprint

• Verbo con varios significados: huir rápidamente, fijar algo con un perno o comer algo muy deprisa.

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.

   salir corriendo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdartdashescapefleehightail itrun offsprinttake off

   Antónimosremainstay

2. Fasten with a boltB1formal

   To secure or lock something using a metal bolt.

   Atornillar, asegurar con perno

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarclampfastenlatchlocksecure

   Antónimosloosenunboltunfastenunlock

3. Eat quicklyB2informal

   To eat food very quickly without chewing properly.

   comer engullidamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdevourgobblegulpscarfstuffwolf

Variantes phrasalbolt downbolt out