Rocket to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
RAH-ket to, tuh, ti
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /tˈuː
ROK-it TOO
Definition
To increase very quickly to a much higher level or amount, often used for prices, numbers, or success.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally or in news/business contexts about sharp rises: 'rocket to the top', 'rocket to $100', 'rocket to fame'. Applies to numbers, rankings, or people. Not used for literal rockets. Often implies surprising speed.
Spanish: dispararse a - aumentar rápidamente aPortuguese (BR): disparar para - subir rapidamente paraPortuguese (PT): disparar para - subir rapidamente paraChinese (Simplified): 飙升到Chinese (Traditional): 飆升到Hindi: तेजी से बढ़कर पहुँचनाArabic: ارتفع بسرعة إلىBengali: দ্রুত বৃদ্ধি পাওয়া - হঠাৎ অনেক বেড়ে যাওয়াRussian: взлететь до - стремительно повыситься доJapanese: 急上昇する - 急騰するVietnamese: tăng vọt lên - tăng nhanh chóng đếnKorean: 급상승하다 - 치솟다Turkish: fırlamak - hızla yükselmekUrdu: تیزی سے پہنچ جانا - بہت تیزی سے بڑھ جاناIndonesian: melonjak ke - melesat ke
Example Sentences
Prices can rocket to new highs after a big announcement.
basic
The number of followers rocketed to one million overnight.
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After her first song, she rocketed to fame.
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Gas prices have rocketed to their highest level in years.
natural
Her views on the video rocketed to half a million just in one week.
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The athlete rocketed to the top of the rankings after winning gold.
natural