catapulted

verb

1. 1

   To fire a missile from a catapult.

2. 2

   To fire or launch something, as if from a catapult.

3. 3

   To increase the status of something rapidly.

   “The candidate selection for running mate has catapulted her to the national scene.”

4. 4

   To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.

5. 5

   To have one's status increased rapidly.

   “She catapulted to the national scene following her selection by the candidate.”