skyrocket

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de foguete ou artefato pirotécnico que sobe rapidamente ao céu, usado em espetáculos de fogos de artifício ou para lançar um cabo, arpão ou sinal luminoso.

A noun referring to a type of firework or projectile that ascends rapidly into the sky, often used for displays or to propel a line or harpoon.

1. Firework rocketB1formal

   A type of firework that shoots high into the air and explodes in a burst of bright light or color.

   Foguete de fogos de artifício

   • The crowd cheered as the skyrocket exploded in a shower of gold sparks.
   • We launched a skyrocket to celebrate the New Year.
   • The display ended with a massive skyrocket that lit up the entire sky.

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2. Signal or rescue rocketB2formal

   A rocket used to propel a line or harpoon for rescue operations or signaling.

   Foguete de sinalização

   • The coast guard fired a skyrocket to send a lifeline to the stranded boat.
   • A skyrocket was used to launch the harpoon during the rescue.
   • The sailors used a skyrocket to signal for help.

• Verbo usado para indicar um aumento súbito e rápido, crescimento ou pico, frequentemente em preço, valor ou popularidade.

A verb used to indicate a sudden and rapid increase, rise, or surge, often in price, value, or popularity.

1. Rise rapidlyB2informal

   To increase or rise very quickly and suddenly, often to a high level.

   Disparar

   • The price of oil skyrocketed after the news.
   • Her popularity skyrocketed after the movie release.
   • Temperatures skyrocketed during the heatwave.

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