1. launching or hurling something forcefully through the air using a catapult or similar device
2. propelling someone or something suddenly into a particular state or position
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The medieval soldiers were catapulting stones over the castle walls.
• She spent the afternoon catapulting water balloons at her friends.
• The success of her first novel was catapulting her to fame.
• The new technology is catapulting the company ahead of its competitors.
• He was catapulting rubber bands across the classroom.
• The scandal was catapulting the politician into the spotlight.
• They were catapulting themselves over the fence using a makeshift launcher.