booted
word · lemma: boot
Definition
'Booted' can mean started up (especially for computers), forced to leave (informal), or wearing boots. The meaning depends on context.
Usage & Nuances
'Booted' is often used for computers that have started up: 'The laptop booted quickly.' Informally, it means someone was forced to leave: 'He got booted from the club.' It can also mean someone is wearing boots, but this usage is rare outside old-fashioned or descriptive contexts.
Example Sentences
The computer booted in less than a minute.
basic
He was booted out of the meeting for being rude.
basic
She came to the party booted and ready for the rain.
basic
My phone booted up so slowly this morning, I thought it was broken.
natural
He got booted off the team because he never showed up for practice.
natural
I saw a group of booted hikers climbing the muddy trail.
natural