rocket

• Veículo ou dispositivo movido pela expulsão de gases, usado para viagens espaciais, fins militares ou fogos de artifício.

A vehicle or device propelled by the expulsion of gases, used for space travel, military purposes, or fireworks.

1. Space vehicleB1formalscientific

   A vehicle or device propelled by the ejection of gases, used for space travel or as a weapon.

   Foguete

   • The rocket launched successfully into orbit.
   • NASA is developing a new rocket for Mars missions.
   • The rocket carried a satellite into space.

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2. FireworkA2informal

   A cylindrical projectile that explodes in the air, used for entertainment or celebration.

   Foguete

   • Children love watching rockets burst in the sky on New Year's Eve.
   • We set off a few rockets in the backyard.
   • The fireworks display included colorful rockets.

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3. Rapid increaseB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe something that rises or increases very quickly.

   Aumento rápido

   • The stock price went up like a rocket after the announcement.
   • Her career took off like a rocket after the movie.
   • Sales of the new product shot up like a rocket.

• Verbo que significa mover-se ou aumentar muito rápido e com força, como um foguete.

A verb meaning to move or increase very quickly and powerfully, like a rocket.

1. Move very quicklyB2informal

   To move or travel at great speed, often upward or forward.

   Disparar

   • The car rocketed down the highway.
   • Prices have rocketed in the last few months.
   • The ball rocketed into the goal.

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2. Increase rapidlyB2informal

   To rise or increase very quickly and dramatically.

   Disparar

   • The company's profits rocketed after the new product launch.
   • Temperatures rocketed to over 40 degrees Celsius.
   • His popularity rocketed after the movie was released.

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