1. moved very quickly upward or forward
Usage: past tense of rocket
2. increased rapidly and dramatically
Usage: past tense of rocket

Examples

• The space shuttle rocketed into orbit.
• Gas prices rocketed after the supply shortage.
• The ball rocketed over the fence for a home run.
• Her career rocketed to success after the hit movie.
• The stock price rocketed 50% in one day.
• The car rocketed down the highway at top speed.