English · Phrasal verb Attested

bolt down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bolt, down.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xem bolt, down theo nghĩa đen

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To eat a large amount of food quickly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ăn nhanh một lượng lớn thức ăn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bolt down” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bolt, down.

Is “bolt down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.