boot

Definition

  • noun: a covering usually of leather or rubber for the entire foot and the lower part of the leg
  • noun: something to equalize a trade
  • verb: to kick (something) forcefully
  • verb: to put 'boots' on
  • used with 'the'
  • synonyms: remedy, relief, amends

Examples

  • He left public service after voters 'booted' him from the mayor's office. [=he chose not to work for the government after he was not reelected as mayor]

  • I heard they 'gave her the boot'. [=they fired her; they told her she could no longer work for them]

  • You don't need all these applications to open every time you 'boot' your computer.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And it's free. I'm sorry about this violence. I will add a quart of lutefisk, So We'll have good feelings. Just the outfit and boots, yah? Reindeers are better than people. Sven, Don't you think that's true? Yeah, People will beat you & Curse you & Cheat you. Every one of em's bad, Except you. (..)
    2013 Frozen
  • (..) Ooh! And Sauna... Big summer blow out. Half off swimming suits, clogs, And a sun balm of my own invention, yah? Oh, great. For now, how about boots, Winter boots... and dresses? That would be in our winter department. Oh. Um, I was just wondering; Has another young woman, (..)
    2013 Frozen