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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | volter, from Vulgar Latin volvitare 'to turn, jump', from Latin volvere 'to roll' |
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vault2 also vault over [transitive]
1 to jump over something in one movement, using your hands or a pole to help you : 
The robber vaulted over the counter and took $200 in cash.
The robber vaulted over the counter and took $200 in cash.2 to move quickly from a lower rank or level to a higher one [= leap]
