1. to move or cause to move with a sudden sharp shock
2. to give someone a sudden shock or surprise

1. a sudden sharp shock or surprise
2. a sudden rough movement

Examples

• The bus jolted to a stop at the red light.
• The earthquake jolted the entire building.
• The bad news jolted her out of her daydream.
• He felt a sudden jolt when the car hit the pothole.
• The announcement gave investors quite a jolt.
• She woke up with a jolt from the loud noise.
• The train moved forward with a sharp jolt.