1. past tense of gallop; moved at a gallop (fastest gait of a horse, with all four feet off the ground at once)
Usage: regular past tense form of 'gallop'
2. moved or progressed very quickly or at high speed
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The horse galoped across the field at full speed.
• She galoped down the stairs when she heard the doorbell.
• The riders galoped through the forest on their way to the village.
• Time galoped by during our vacation.
• He galoped through his homework so he could go outside and play.