[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]
CATAPULT
Meaning of CATAPULT in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012