Definitions

1. noun

a sudden movement or shock, typically causing someone or something to lose balance or stability

“She received a jolt when she slipped on the icy sidewalk.”

2. verb

to cause someone or something to experience a sudden movement or shock, typically causing them to lose balance or stability

“The car jolted as it hit the pothole.”

3. verb

to move or go with a sudden jarring motion

“The train jolted along the tracks.”

4. verb

to surprise or shock someone suddenly

“The news of the sudden price hike jolted the market.”