bolted
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈboʊɫtəd// UK //bˈəʊltɪd// bolt·ed
v. ran away very fast, usually because you were scared or surprised.
v. moved or ran away suddenly and rapidly, often in response to fear or a startle reflex. The past tense of 'bolt'.
The cat bolted out the door when it heard the vacuum.
As soon as the thunder cracked, the horse bolted across the field toward the stables.
The suspect bolted from the courtroom during the recess, leading police on a high-speed chase through the city's industrial district.
Usage
Intransitive when describing sudden movement; does not require a direct object.