Verb

katapultieren

to catapult, to launch, to propel

Der Pilot katapultierte sich aus dem Flugzeug.

The pilot ejected from the plane.

Der Erfolg katapultierte sie an die Spitze.

The success catapulted her to the top.

sichAkk ((aus sth.dat)) katapultieren to eject oneself (from sth.) Der Pilot katapultierte sich aus dem Flugzeug.

j-n/et4 ((in sth.acc / an sth.acc)) katapultieren to catapult sb./sth. (into/to sth.) Der Erfolg katapultierte sie an die Spitze.

Synonyms: to hurl, to throw, to promote

An international word from Latin `catapulta` (catapult). Similar words exist in many languages.

Think of the English word 'catapult'. This works for both the literal meaning and the figurative one (e.g., catapulting a career).

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