Suchen
to catch on
[phrase form: catch]
01
verstehen, begreifen
to understand a concept
02
beliebt werden, ein Trend werden
(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular
catch on
v
Beispiel
While the new technology initially puzzled him, he quickly caught on and became proficient in its use.
The children were confused by the rules of the game, but after a few rounds, they began to catch on and play with enthusiasm.
The kite caught on a power line and couldn't be retrieved without assistance.
The company's owner was caught on the fiddle and faced legal consequences.
The politician was caught on tape making controversial remarks about his opponents behind closed doors, which later led to public outrage.
