A boot is a strong shoe that goes up over the ankle or leg. People wear boots to keep their feet safe and warm. Boots are often used in cold or wet weather.
I wear boots in the snow.
He cleaned his muddy boots outside.
A boot is the space at the back of some cars. People use it to put bags, boxes, or things while traveling or shopping. It is called a 'trunk' in American English.
Put the bags in the car boot.
The boot is full of groceries.
To boot means to turn on a computer or device and load its software. It is the first step to make the computer ready to use.
She boots the computer every morning.
The system boots very fast now.
To boot someone means to force them to leave a place or group quickly. It is often used when someone is removed because of bad behavior or a rule break.
The manager booted the player from the team.
He was booted out of the club last night.
A boot can mean a physical card or device attached inside a computer to add new functions. This use is mainly for technical or computer expert contexts.
Install a new boot to add memory.
The graphics boot improves video performance.
A boot camp is a short, strict training course designed to teach skills fast. It is often used for learning jobs or physical training.
He went to a coding boot camp.
She finished the boot camp last week.