bolt

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'в жёстком, прямом или вертикальном положении', чаще всего используется во фразе 'bolt upright' (стоймя, прямо). Также может означать 'внезапно' или 'прямо', как в выражении 'bolt from the blue' (гром среди ясного неба). Форма совпадает с существительным и глаголом.esAdverbio 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.frAdverbe signifiant 'en position rigide, droite ou verticale', surtout dans l'expression 'bolt upright' (tout droit, raide). Peut aussi signifier 'soudainement' ou 'directement', comme dans 'bolt from the blue' (coup de tonnerre dans un ciel serein). La forme coïncide avec le nom et le verbe.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa 'em posição rígida, ereta ou vertical', usado sobretudo na expressão 'bolt upright' (ereto, aprumado). Também pode significar 'de repente' ou 'diretamente', como em 'bolt from the blue' (raio em céu azul). A forma é igual à do substantivo e do verbo.zh副词，表示“笔直地、直立地”，最常见于 bolt upright（笔直地、挺直地）。也可表示“突然地、猛地”，如 bolt from the blue（晴天霹雳）。其形式与名词和动词相同。arظرف معناه 'في وضع قائم أو مستقيم أو مفاجئ'، ويُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة 'bolt upright' (منتصب تمامًا). وقد يعني أيضًا 'فجأة' أو 'مباشرةً' كما في 'bolt from the blue' (كالصاعقة من السماء).

1. Suddenly and quickly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruВнезапно и резкоesDe repente y rápidamente (movimiento súbito)frSoudainement et rapidement (mouvement brusque)dePlötzlich und schnellptRepentinamente e rapidamentezh突然而迅速地arفجأة وبسرعة

   Synonymes: abruptlyquicklyrapidlysharplystraightsuddenlyswiftly

   Antonymes: graduallyslowly

• more bolt comparative form
• most bolt superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее металлический крепёж с резьбовым стержнем и головкой, используемый для скрепления объектов, или внезапную вспышку молнии.esSustantivo que designa un elemento metálico de fijación con vástago roscado y cabeza, usado para unir objetos, o un relámpago repentino.frNom désignant une pièce métallique de fixation avec une tige filetée et une tête, utilisée pour assembler des objets, ou un éclair soudain.deEin metallenes Befestigungselement mit Gewindeschaft und Kopf, das zum Verbinden von Gegenständen dient; auch ein plötzlicher Blitz.ptSubstantivo que designa um elemento de fixação metálico com haste roscada e cabeça, usado para unir peças, ou uma descarga elétrica repentina na atmosfera (raio), ou ainda uma tranca deslizante de porta ou janela.zh名词，指带有螺纹杆和头部的金属紧固件，用于连接物体；也指突然的闪电。arاسم يدل على مسمار معدني ملولب له رأس يُستخدم لربط الأشياء وإحكامها، أو على شرارة كهربائية مفاجئة في السماء أثناء العاصفة الرعدية.

1. Fastener A2 formal

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

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

   ruБолтesPernofrBoulondeBolzenptParafusozh螺栓arبرغي

   Synonymes: pinscrewstud

2. Lightning B1 formal

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

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

   ruМолнияesRelámpagofréclairdeBlitzptRelâmpagozh闪电arصاعقة

   Synonymes: flashstreakthunderbolt

3. Sudden run B2 informal

   A sudden, quick dash or escape.

   • 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.

   ruРывокesHuida repentinafrfuite soudainedePlötzlicher SprintptArrancada súbitazh猛冲arاندفاع مفاجئ

   Synonymes: bounddartdashescaperushscampersprint

• bolts plural form
• bolts' possessive plural form
• bolt's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол с несколькими значениями: быстро убежать, закрепить что-то болтом или съесть что-то очень быстро.esVerbo con varios significados: huir rápidamente, fijar algo con un perno o comer algo muy deprisa.frVerbe à plusieurs sens : s'enfuir rapidement, fixer quelque chose avec un boulon, ou avaler très vite.deDeutsches Verb mit mehreren Bedeutungen: schnell weglaufen oder sich davonmachen, etwas mit einer Schraube oder einem Bolzen befestigen, oder etwas sehr schnell essen.ptVerbo com vários sentidos: fugir ou disparar rapidamente, prender ou fixar algo com um parafuso, e comer algo muito rápido.zh多义词：快速逃跑、用螺栓固定某物，或非常快地吃完某物。arفعل متعدد المعاني: الهرب أو الانطلاق بسرعة، وتثبيت شيء ما بمسمار (برغي) أو إغلاقه بإحكام، وابتلاع الطعام بسرعة.

1. Run away quickly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruУбежатьessalir corriendofrdétalerdeWeglaufenptFugir rapidamentezh逃跑arالهروب بسرعة

   Synonymes: dartdashescapefleehightail itrun offsprinttake off

   Antonymes: remainstay

2. Fasten with a bolt B1 formal

   To secure or lock something using a metal bolt.

   • 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.

   ruЗапереть на засовesAtornillar, asegurar con pernofrBoulonnerdeMit einem Bolzen befestigenptPrender com ferrolhozh用螺栓固定arأغلق بمزلاج

   Synonymes: barclampfastenlatchlocksecure

   Antonymes: loosenunboltunfastenunlock

3. Eat quickly B2 informal

   To eat food very quickly without chewing properly.

   • 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.

   ruПроглотитьescomer engullidamentefravaler rapidementdeHinunterschlingenptEngolirzh狼吞虎咽arالأكل بسرعة

   Synonymes: devourgobblegulpscarfstuffwolf

• bolted past participle
• bolted past simple
• bolting present participle
• bolts third person singular

Variantes phrasal: bolt downbolt out