(idiomatic, Britain, informal) To fire, sack, or eject someone.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, the, boot.
To abandon, renounce (a thing).
To leave (a place).
To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, etc.; to absolve; to acquit.
To stop, give up (an activity) (usually + gerund or verbal noun).
To resign from (a job, office, position, etc.).
To close (an application).
To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.
Any of numerous species of small passerine birds native to tropical America.
Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.