Definitions

1. noun

a low part of a leg, especially below the knee; a shoe or covering for the foot, typically made of leather or rubber.

“She slipped on a pair of boots to walk through the snow.”

2. noun

a compartment or section in a computer or other machine where programs or data can be stored, especially one that can be loaded into memory.

“The computer’s memory is almost full, so you’ll need to delete some files to free up space for new programs in the boot.”

3. verb

to start or restart a computer or other machine, especially by pressing a special button or key.

“You’ll need to boot up the computer to install the new software.”

4. verb

to put on or wear a boot, especially one that is new or unfamiliar.

“She had to boot up her new hiking boots to get ready for the trip.”

5. verb

to kick or strike with the foot, especially to start a horse or to push someone or something.

“The cowboy had to boot the horse to get it moving.”

6. noun

the act of starting a computer or other machine, especially by pressing a special button or key.

“The boot process takes a few minutes to complete.”

7. noun

the act of putting on or wearing a boot, especially one that is new or unfamiliar.

“The booting process of her new hiking boots took a few minutes to get used to.”

8. noun

the act of kicking or striking with the foot, especially to start a horse or to push someone or something.

“The horse needed a good boot to get it moving.”