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

  • (..) You going to buy me a drink before you screw me? Sit down, Harvey. Listen to what she has to say. You've got me trembling in my boots. You're a small fish, and you don't even swim in the pond anymore. But if I have to eat you alive to get to Cameron Dennis, I will. This is my case (..)
    2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11