bulletproof

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/ˈbʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/

adj 2verb 2noun 1

Collocations

ADJ.

equipped, single, tall

VERB + BULLETPROOF

don't, isn't, means, pop, put, wasn't, wearing, wore

BULLETPROOF + NOUN

boy, car, glass, ice, neighborhood, vest, window

PREP.

after, in, on, with

ADV.

already

Definitions

adj

Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

bulletproof window

bulletproof vest

Reliable, infallible, sturdy or error-tolerant.

bulletproof hosting

The packed opening night of Twain’s first UK tour since 2004 is an impressively barnstorming, thigh-slapping, eye-searing revue that marries her bulletproof back catalogue with a cautious sprinkle of new material.

verb

To make proof against bullets.

To make resistant to failure.

We have to bulletproof this program before we let the users at it; check every input, catch every possible flaw... it must not fail in use.

noun

A liquor store

I converted it to a mini-bar and then I went to every single bulletproof in my neighborhood and ordered a ridiculous amount.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — without flaws or loopholes

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

bulletproof window

Wiktionary

bulletproof vest

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bulletproof car.

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We have to bulletproof this program before we let the users at it; check every input, catch every possible flaw... it must not fail in use.

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I converted it to a mini-bar and then I went to every single bulletproof in my neighborhood and ordered a ridiculous amount.

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The police officer wore a bulletproof vest.

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Usage Notes

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