1. fastened or secured with a bolt
Usage: past tense of bolt
2. ran away suddenly and quickly
Usage: past tense of bolt
3. ate food very quickly without chewing properly
Usage: past tense of bolt

Examples

• She bolted the door before going to bed.
• The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
• He bolted his lunch and rushed back to work.
• The window was bolted shut for security.
• The deer bolted across the field when they saw us.
• She bolted her breakfast and ran to catch the bus.
• The gate was bolted from the inside.