boot camp

noun

Meaning

A rigorous program of basic training for new military recruits, or an intensive, short-term course designed to quickly teach someone a specific skill.

Examples

The army recruits struggled through the first week of boot camp.
She signed up for a coding boot camp to transition into a career in software development.

Synonyms: training, drill, intensive course, indoctrination

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boot camp

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːt ˌkæmp/

Definition

A rigorous program of basic training for new military recruits, or an intensive, short-term course designed to quickly teach someone a specific skill.

Examples

The army recruits struggled through the first week of boot camp.
She signed up for a coding boot camp to transition into a career in software development.
The fitness center is hosting a weekend boot camp to help members improve their endurance.

How to Use boot camp

attend a boot camp (collocation): To participate in an intensive training program. — "He decided to attend a coding boot camp to learn Python."
boot camp for [skill] (prepositional phrase): Specifying the focus of the training. — "There is a weekend boot camp for aspiring entrepreneurs."

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