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