jolt

[dʒoʊlt]

jolt Definition

• 1. a sudden rough movement or shock
• 2. a surprise or shock that makes someone feel upset or confused

Using jolt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jolt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The train came to a jolt and everyone was thrown forward.

• Example

  The news of his death was a terrible jolt.

• Example

  The sudden noise jolted her out of her daydream.

• Example

  He received a jolt when he saw the final exam questions.

jolt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jolt

• shock
• jar
• jounce
• bump
• startle

Phrases with jolt

• jolt of electricity

  a sudden, brief burst of electrical current

  Example

  The machine gave him a jolt of electricity.

• jolt somebody into something

  to make someone take action or become alert

  Example

  The loud noise jolted her into action.

• jolt somebody out of something

  to make someone stop thinking about something or become less relaxed

  Example

  The phone call jolted him out of his daydream.

Origins of jolt

origin unknown

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Summary: jolt in Brief

The term 'jolt' [dʒoʊlt] refers to a sudden rough movement or shock, often causing surprise or confusion. It can be used to describe physical movements such as 'The train came to a jolt,' or emotional reactions such as 'The news of his death was a terrible jolt.' 'Jolt' can also be used in phrases like 'jolt of electricity,' and 'jolt somebody into/out of something,' which denote sudden bursts of energy or action.