Rocket up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈəp
RAH-kut UP
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /ˈʌp
ROK-it UP
Definition
To increase very quickly and suddenly, especially in number, price, or level.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for prices, statistics, or popularity. Common with 'prices', 'numbers', or 'sales'. Use with inanimate subjects, not people. Avoid overusing for gradual increases.
Spanish: dispararse - subir como un cohetePortuguese (BR): disparar - subir rapidamentePortuguese (PT): disparar - subir rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 飙升 - 急剧上升Chinese (Traditional): 飆升 - 急劇上升Hindi: तेज़ी से बढ़ जानाArabic: ارتفع بسرعة - قفز بشكل كبيرBengali: ঠাসাঠাসি বৃদ্ধি পাওয়া - হঠাৎ বেড়ে যাওয়াRussian: взлететь - резко вырастиJapanese: 急騰する - 急激に上がるVietnamese: tăng vọt - tăng đột biếnKorean: 급등하다 - 치솟다Turkish: fırlamak - birdenbire artmakUrdu: اچانک بڑھ جانا - یکدم اوپر چلے جاناIndonesian: melonjak naik - meroket
Example Sentences
Fuel prices rocketed up last month.
basic
Sales of the new phone rocketed up after the ad campaign.
basic
The temperature rocketed up in the afternoon.
basic
After the news broke, ticket prices rocketed up overnight.
natural
The number of new users rocketed up when the app went viral.
natural
Housing costs have rocketed up in the past year — it's getting out of hand.
natural