(of a horse or other animal) run away suddenly, typically from fear

the horses shied and bolted

eat (food) quickly

there's no need to bolt your food

pass (flour, powder, or other material) through a sieve

fasten (a door or window) with a bar that slides into a socket

all the doors were locked and bolted

John (1913–85) and Roy (1913–2001), English film producers and directors. Twin brothers, they shared responsibilities as producer and director on films such as Brighton Rock (1947) and I'm All Right Jack (1959)