Vault
Pronunciation: /ˈvɔːlt/
Vault (noun)
- a secure room where money or valuable items are kept
- a curved structure forming a roof or ceiling
- a jump over a piece of equipment in gymnastics
Examples
- The bank keeps its money in a secure vault.
- Important documents are stored in the vault.
Common collocations: secure vault, bank vault, open the vault, vaulted ceiling, high vault
Vault (verb)
- to jump over something with a lot of energy
Examples
- The athlete vaulted over the high bar.
- He vaulted the fence with ease.