noun
vault
volt
noun
1
A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.
"The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash."
"She kept her jewelry locked in a fireproof vault at home."
2
An arched ceiling or roof, or an underground chamber shaped like one, including burial chambers.
"The cathedral's stone vault soared high above the pews."
verb
1
To jump or leap over something in one motion, usually with a hand or pole for support.
"The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form."
"He vaulted the fence to escape the dog."
2
To store something securely, as if in a vault.
"The studio vaulted the unreleased film for decades."
How to Use Vault
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a secure storage room, or the act of leaping over something.
Common pairings
bank vault
vault over
pole vault
burial vault
Word Forms
vaulted past tense, vaulted past tense, vaults plural, vaults plural, vaults singular, vaults singular
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Etymology
From Old French volte ("a turn"), tracing back to Latin volvere ("to roll, to turn") — the arched shape of a vault resembles a turned or rolled curve.