JOLT


Meaning of JOLT in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If something ~s or if something ~s it, it moves suddenly and quite violently.

The wagon ~ed again...

The train ~ed into motion...

They were working frantically in the fear that an aftershock would ~ the house again.

VERB: V, V prep, V n

Jolt is also a noun.

We were worried that one tiny ~ could worsen her injuries.

N-COUNT

2.

If something ~s someone, it gives them an unpleasant surprise or shock.

A stinging slap across the face ~ed her...

VERB: V n

Jolt is also a noun.

The campaign came at a time when America needed such a ~.

N-COUNT

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