bolted
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈboʊɫtəd// UK //bˈəʊltɪd// bolt·ed
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.