CATAPULT


Meaning of CATAPULT in English

[verb] [T usually + adverb or preposition]When the two vehicles collided he was catapulted (= thrown with great force) forwards.(figurative) The award for best actress meant that almost overnight she was catapulted (= suddenly pushed) into the limelight. [T usually + adverb or preposition]

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.