Meaning ofjoltin English

Verb

1. to knock with a sharp impact
   The car jolted me forward when it stopped suddenly.
2. to push or shake forcefully; abruptly
   The news will jolt the stock market into a panic.
3. to shock into action or awareness
   The surprise announcement will jolt the community into taking action.
4. to cause emotional distress suddenly
   The tragic event will jolt her out of her complacency.
5. to shake or move with sudden jerks; intense vibration
   The bumpy road will jolt the passengers in the bus.