Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bobear

verb
/ˈboʊˌbɪər/
Definition
To ensure that a door or similar haven is barred or locked; to secure or fasten.
Examples
  • Before we left the house, don’t forget to bobear the back door.
  • He bobears his windows every night for safety.
  • After the storm, she went around to bobear all the gates.
Meaning
The act of protecting or securing an entryway to prevent unauthorized access or to keep something safe.
Synonyms
  • secure
  • bar
  • fasten
  • lock