bolted

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: bolt-ed (2)

English Definition

Fastened with a bolt, or ran away suddenly.

Example Sentence

The thief bolted when he saw the police.

US IPA /ˈboʊltɪd/

UK IPA /ˈbəʊltɪd/

locked secured fled dashed escaped

unlocked stayed remained