Katapultieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Katapultieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to catapult", "to launch" or "to hurl".

Essential properties of "katapultieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: katapultieren
  • Simple past: katapultierte
  • Participle: katapultiert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "katapultieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To launch with force"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ingenieur hat den Prototypen erfolgreich katapultiert.The engineer successfully catapulted the prototype.
  2. Der Stuntman wurde aus der Kanone katapultiert.The stuntman was catapulted from the cannon.
  3. Die Rakete wurde in den Weltraum katapultiert.The rocket was catapulted into space.

2.) "To quickly propel into a position/state"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Erfolg hat ihn an die Spitze der Charts katapultiert.The success catapulted him to the top of the charts.
  2. Die neue Erfindung katapultierte die Firma in die Top-Liga.The new invention catapulted the company into the top league.
  3. Der Skandal katapultierte ihn ins Rampenlicht.The scandal catapulted him into the spotlight.
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