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booting

American

[boo-ting] / ˈbu tɪŋ /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of booting

boot ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Contestants set their sights on Windey, former “Bachelorette” star and podcaster, in hopes of booting her from the competition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Leandro Trossard followed up a clumsy barge on Bernardo Silva by booting the ball away.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2024

Meanwhile, a couple blocks from its downtown campus, another shocker played out: Oakland booting Kentucky from the 68-team tournament.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

Greg Zuerlein kicked four field goals, a week after booting five.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

“Grab six sets of Chaos Cuffs and two belts,” Regan said, already booting up the closest computer.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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