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vault into something

to jump or dive into something. The diver vaulted into the pool. He vaulted into bed and pulled up the covers.

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vault over someone or something

to jump or leap over someone or something. Molly vaulted over Ted and kept on running. She vaulted over the trunk.

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vault into

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To attain some position as if by leaping suddenly or vigorously: With the sale of the company, the founders vaulted into a position of wealth.

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