boot camp
Originally a term for military training, "boot camp" now describes any short, intense training program in various fields.
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Definition
B2Military
(colloquial, Canada, US)A training facility where new military recruits undergo rigorous physical, mental, and emotional preparation.
Example
- He enlisted in the army and started boot camp last month.
B2Education
(general)An intensive course designed to teach participants new skills or improve existing ones in a short period.
Example
- She signed up for a coding boot camp to learn programming quickly.
B2Fitness
(general)A structured exercise program involving intense physical activity and discipline, often inspired by military training.
Example
- He joined a fitness boot camp to get in shape for the summer.
C1Correctional
(US)A type of correctional facility where young offenders participate in a strict, military-style routine.
Example
- The judge sentenced him to a boot camp instead of jail.
Similar
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