vault

Definition

  • noun: an arched structure that forms a ceiling or roof
  • noun: an arched structure of masonry usually forming a ceiling or roof
  • verb: to jump over (something)
  • sometimes used figuratively to refer to the sky
  • synonyms: cell, cellar, curvet

Examples

  • She 'vaulted' to fame [=she suddenly became famous] when her first movie was a hit.

  • She put her hands on the top of the fence and 'vaulted over' it easily.

  • She's the first 'vaulter' [='pole-vaulter'] to clear that height.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come on. Come on! Oh, thank God. I thought a demon got me. - Why didn't you let me out? - I'm not ready for you yet. Hey, we're in the black magic vault. Is there a phone around? Because I'd love to call Paige and just check in. No, you're not. I know I got a book of wishes around here somewhere. (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15