bolt

• Advérbio 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.

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'.

   Repentinamente e rapidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabruptlyquicklyrapidlysharplystraightsuddenlyswiftly

   Antônimosgraduallyslowly

• Substantivo 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.

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.

   Parafuso

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

   Sinônimospinscrewstud

2. B1formal

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

   Relâmpago

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

   Sinônimosflashstreakthunderbolt

3. Sudden runB2informal

   A sudden, quick dash or escape.

   Arrancada súbita

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbounddartdashescaperushscampersprint

• Verbo com vários sentidos: fugir ou disparar rapidamente, prender ou fixar algo com um parafuso, e comer algo muito rápido.

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.

   Fugir rapidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdartdashescapefleehightail itrun offsprinttake off

   Antônimosremainstay

2. Fasten with a boltB1formal

   To secure or lock something using a metal bolt.

   Prender com ferrolho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarclampfastenlatchlocksecure

   Antônimosloosenunboltunfastenunlock

3. Eat quicklyB2informal

   To eat food very quickly without chewing properly.

   Engolir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdevourgobblegulpscarfstuffwolf

Variantes phrasalbolt downbolt out