booting

American  

[boo-ting] / ˈbu tɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of dealing with scofflaws by attaching a boot to the wheel of a car, immobilizing it until its owner reports to the police or pays delinquent fines.

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Etymology

Origin of booting

boot ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Meta has started booting Australian children under 16 years off its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins.

From BBC

Kim played shortstop in Saturday’s exhibition game against Kansas City, booting a first-inning grounder for an error before fielding three grounders cleanly and throwing to first base in the third and fourth innings.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chiefs got a big boost when Dicker botched the ensuing kickoff, booting a knuckleball that failed to reach the landing zone, thereby allowing Kansas City to begin the final drive on its 40-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times

For all the claptrap over the decades about booting people out, this country’s leaders quickly realize their error and bust out the proverbial welcome mat just as quickly.

From Los Angeles Times

Jake Moody missed three field goals but managed to redeem himself by booting the game winner from 44 yards as time expired.

From BBC