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verb. catapulted; catapulting; catapults. transitive verb. : to throw or launch by or as if by a catapult. intransitive verb. : to become catapulted. he catapulted to fame. Synonyms. Verb. cast. chuck. dash. fire.
to throw someone or something with great force: When the two vehicles collided, he was catapulted forwards. be catapulted into something. to suddenly experience a particular state, such as being famous: The award for best actress meant that almost overnight she was catapulted into the limelight. See more.
Definition of catapult verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 15, 2024 · 2. transitive verb/intransitive verb. If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation. "Basic Instinct" catapulted her to top status Hollywood. More Synonyms of catapult.
catapult. verb. uk / ˈkætəpʌlt / us. catapult sb/sth into/out/through, etc. Add to word list Add to word list. to make someone or something move through the air very quickly and with great force: [ often passive ] When the two cars collided, he was catapulted out of his seat. catapult sb to stardom/into the lead, etc.
verb. uk / ˈkætəpʌlt / us. catapult sb/sth into/out/through, etc. Add to word list. to make someone or something move through the air very quickly and with great force: [ often passive ] When the two cars collided, he was catapulted out of his seat. catapult sb to stardom/into the lead, etc. to make someone suddenly very famous / successful, etc.
to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly, as if by means of a catapult: The car catapulted down the highway. When he heard the alarm he catapulted out of bed.
