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bolt for the door

/boʊlt fər ðə dɔr/ /bəʊlt fə ðə dɔː/
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  1. 1 kapıya doğru fırlamak

Definition (English)

To run suddenly and very quickly towards the exit, usually to get away from something.

Example Sentences

  1. When the security guard appeared, the shoplifter dropped the bag and bolted for the door.
    Güvenlik görevlisi belirince mağaza hırsızı çantayı bırakıp kapıya doğru fırladı.
  2. As soon as the bell rang at the end of the lesson, half the class bolted for the door.
    Ders bitiminde zil çalar çalmaz sınıfın yarısı kapıya doğru fırladı.

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