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Definition vault in American English

vault verb

verb
/vɔlt/
1

to jump over something, especially using your hands or a pole to support you

Example

He vaulted the fence and continued running.

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2

to suddenly put someone in a successful or important position

Example

These two years have vaulted him to stardom.

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Example

Stocks vaulted to record high levels on Wednesday.

Definition vault in American English