n.
Function: intransitive verb
Date: 13th century
1 : to move suddenly or nervously : START
2 : to move or proceed rapidly : DASH
3 a : to dart off or away : FLEE b : to break away from control or a set course
4 : to break away from or oppose one's previous affiliation (as with a political party or sports team)
5 : to produce seed prematurely
transitive verb
1 a archaic : SHOOT , DISCHARGE b : FLUSH , START < bolt rabbits>
2 : to say impulsively : BLURT
3 : to secure with a bolt < bolt the door>
4 : to attach or fasten with bolts
5 : to eat hastily or without chewing < bolt ed his breakfast>
6 : to break away from or refuse to support (as a political party)