Definition
Definition of BOOT - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: Build–own–operate–transferTECH. operate, own, and later transfer a project or assetTECH.
- The highway was built using the BOOT model.
- The airport expansion followed a BOOT agreement.
- Several power plants use the BOOT approach.
Origin of BOOT
Old Norse bóti (remedy)
Terms with BOOT included in their meaning
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clothing
bottom part of a shoe or boot
sports
boot with small wheels for skating
clothing
boot or stocking that reaches up to the knees
footwear
type of shoe or boot without laces or fasteners
riding
pointed device on a rider's boot to urge a horse
footwear
shoe or boot fastened with laces
boot camp
main trainer who shapes new recruits through strict practice and instruction
clothing
waterproof boot reaching up to the knee
clothing
the inner sole of a shoe or boot
automobile
depression in a car boot for spare tyre
British car
car with a separate boot compartment
boot camp
military instructor responsible for training soldiers
clothing
type of sheepskin boot
boot making
rubber with a rough surface used for soles
bootmaking tool
tool for shaping boot fronts
clothing
large heavy shoe or boot
clothing
rustic high shoe or half-boot
clothing
upper part of a shoe or boot over the foot's arch
footwear
short riding boot with a side buckle
footwear design
leather boot or shoe style with open lacing, often sturdy
boot
heavy ankle-high shoe for work or tough conditions
stage footwear
thick-soled boot worn by actors in ancient Greek tragedies
footwear
low leather Roman boot or hightop shoe
footwear
spike on a boot sole to prevent slipping
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- Chinese:建设-拥有-运营-转让, ...
- Japanese:BOOT, ...
- Arabic:بِنَاء تَمْلِيك تَشْغِيل نَقْل, ...
- Hebrew:BOOT, ...
- Russian:ГЧП, ...
- Ukrainian:BOOT, ...
- Hindi:निर्माण स्वामित्व संचालन हस्तांतरण मॉडल, ...
Definition of boot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingheavy shoe covering foot and lower leg
- He wore a sturdy boot for hiking.
2.
car partUK trunk of a car in British EnglishUK
- She stored her luggage in the boot of her car..
3.
mechanicsTECH. protective covering for mechanical partsTECH.
- The boot protected the gear from dust.
4.
fightingRare UK kick or blow with the footRare UK
- He gave the ball a strong boot.
5.
wheel lockRare US device for securing a car wheelRare US
- The police placed a boot on the illegally parked car..
6.
- After the mistake, he got the boot.
7.
- The boot struggled with the new routine.
8.
computer startupTECH. process of starting a computer or operating systemTECH.
- The laptop's boot took longer after the update.
Verb
1.
sportstr. kick something forcefullytr.
- He booted the ball across the field.
2.
- They booted him from the chat for breaking rules.
3.
technologytr./intr. TECH. start up a computer systemtr./intr. TECH.
- I need to boot my laptop for the presentation..
4.
equip with bootstr. put boots on someone or somethingtr.
- She booted the horse before the ride.
5.
- He felt sick and booted after the ride.
Images of boot
heavy shoe covering foot and lower leg 
trunk of a car in British English 
device for securing a car wheel
Expressions with boot
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forcefully remove someone from a place
They decided to boot out the unruly guest.
begin operating using its bootstrap procedure
The computer takes a minute to boot up.
be evicted or forced to leave a place
They got the boot from the apartment for not paying rent.
dismiss someone from a job or position
The company gave him the boot after the scandal.
end a relationship with someone
She finally gave the boot to her unfaithful boyfriend.
kick a fallen opponent
The player put the boot in during the match.
extremely full after eating or drinking
After the feast, I was full as a boot.
boot that reaches just above the ankle
His ankle boots complemented his jeans perfectly.
sturdy footwear for soldiers in combat
He laced up his army boots before the march.
boot with fancy stitching worn by cowboys
She admired the cowboy boots with intricate designs.
resistant boot designed for hiking on rough terrains
She wore her hiking boot for the mountain trek.
boot designed for horseback riding
She polished her riding boots before the competition.
high boot made of rubber for wet conditions
Farmers often wear rubber boots in the fields.
stiff boot fastened to a ski with bindings
She adjusted her ski boot for a better fit.
sturdy boot designed for walking or hiking
He bought a new walking boot for his mountain trek.
boot with insulation and waterproofing
His winter boots have thick insulation and are waterproof.
short intensive training course
She attended a coding boot camp to learn programming.
british mudroom for outdoor clothing and equipment
They left their coats in the boot room.
trunk of a car where items are stored
He placed the groceries in the car boot before driving home..
outdoor market where people sell things from car trunks
We found old books at the car boot sale.
sturdy boot for walking in fields
He wore field boots for the hiking trip.
boot with reinforced toecap for foot protection
He wore safety boots on the construction site.
outdoor sale of second-hand goods from car boots
We found amazing vintage items at the local boot sale..
having the form or outline of a boot
The country is boot-shaped on the map.
Origin of boot
Middle English, bote (advantage)
Examples of boot in a sentence
The boot left a deep print in the mud. He found an old map in the boot. The spare tire was kept in the boot. The boot kept the engine parts clean. A rubber boot covered the joint. One boot sent the door flying open.
The defender stopped the attack with a desperate boot. A boot was clamped onto the car for unpaid tickets. The boot made it impossible to move the vehicle. The company gave him the boot after the scandal. She feared the boot after the project failed. The boot was eager to prove himself in training. Boots often find the first weeks challenging. The server froze during boot. My phone hangs on boot sometimes. The defender booted the ball into the stands. She booted a long pass toward the striker. The coach decided to boot the player from the team. She booted the old computer to make space for a new one. She forgot to boot the server. He will boot the desktop computer. He booted the dog for the snowy walk. They booted the statue for the winter festival. He booted after eating the spoiled food. The roller coaster made her boot unexpectedly.
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- French:botte, botter, ...
- German:Stiefel, wegkicken, ...
- Italian:stivale, calciare con forza, ...
- Spanish:bota, patear, ...
- Portuguese:bota, pontapear, ...
- Chinese:靴子, 猛踢, ...
- Japanese:ブーツ, 強く蹴る, ...
- Arabic:جَزْمَة, رَكَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַגָּף, לִבְעוֹט, ...
- Russian:ботинок, сильно пинать, ...
- Ukrainian:черевик, сильно бити ногою, ...
- Hindi:बूट, ज़ोर से लात मारना, ...
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