Topic: HOUSEHOLD
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1 [intransitive] to suddenly run somewhere very quickly, especially in order to escape or because you are frightened : 
The horse reared up and bolted.Kevin had bolted through the open window.
The horse reared up and bolted.Kevin had bolted through the open window.2 [transitive] also bolt downDF to eat very quickly [= gobble]: He bolted down his breakfast.
He bolted down his breakfast.3 [transitive] to fasten two things together using a bolt
4 [transitive]DH to lock a door or window by sliding a bolt across
