Synonyms for

Bolted

Verb / ˈbəʊltʌd / / ˈbəʊltɪd / Another word for bolted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past tense of bolt - to run away quickly or to secure something in place with a bolt

Synonyms & similar words

gobble gooff decamp boltout runoff bolt unbolt runout abscond makeoff beetleoff absquatulate fled escaped secured fastened clamped locked latched attached fixed joined connected coupled united bonded knitted welded soldered riveted nailed

Synonyms by register

Formal

fled escaped departed absconded

Informal

ran off took off scrammed legged it split

Literary

vanished hastened fled precipitately

Antonyms

slowed hesitated lingered stayed walked crept crawled

Common collocations

  • bolted the door
  • bolted out the door
  • bolted down the stairs
  • bolted across the field
  • bolted in fear
  • bolted from sight
  • bolted like a rabbit

Word family

noun bolt
verb bolt
adjective bolted

Usage note

The verb 'bolt' can mean to run away quickly or to secure something with a bolt. Ensure the context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The horse bolted when it heard a loud noise.
  2. She bolted the door to make sure no one could enter.
  3. He bolted the bookshelf to the wall to prevent it from falling over.
  4. The two pieces of wood were bolted together to form a stronger structure.
  5. She bolted her seatbelt before the roller coaster started.

Quotes

  • The door bolted shut, trapping us inside.
  • He bolted out of the room when he saw the spider.
  • She bolted upright in bed when she heard a noise.

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