bolt

• Adverbe 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.

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'.

   Soudainement et rapidement (mouvement brusque)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabruptlyquicklyrapidlysharplystraightsuddenlyswiftly

   Antonymesgraduallyslowly

• Nom désignant une pièce métallique de fixation avec une tige filetée et une tête, utilisée pour assembler des objets, ou un éclair soudain.

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.

   Boulon

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

   Synonymespinscrewstud

2. B1formal

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

   éclair

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

   Synonymesflashstreakthunderbolt

3. Sudden runB2informal

   A sudden, quick dash or escape.

   fuite soudaine

   • 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.

   Synonymesbounddartdashescaperushscampersprint

• Verbe à plusieurs sens : s'enfuir rapidement, fixer quelque chose avec un boulon, ou avaler très vite.

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.

   détaler

   • 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.

   Synonymesdartdashescapefleehightail itrun offsprinttake off

   Antonymesremainstay

2. Fasten with a boltB1formal

   To secure or lock something using a metal bolt.

   Boulonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarclampfastenlatchlocksecure

   Antonymesloosenunboltunfastenunlock

3. Eat quicklyB2informal

   To eat food very quickly without chewing properly.

   avaler rapidement

   • 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.

   Synonymesdevourgobblegulpscarfstuffwolf

Variantes phrasalbolt downbolt out