Catch

/kˈæt‌ʃ/

/ˈkætʃ/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "catch"

to catch

ΡΉΜΑ

πιάνω, συλλαμβάνω

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air by hands

Transitive: to catch a moving object

Example

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.

In his last game, the baseball player caught a fast pitch.

συλλαμβάνω, πιάνω

to capture or grab something or someone using methods like hunting, chasing, or trapping

Transitive: to catch a prey or game

Example

The fisherman patiently waited to catch a big trout in the river.

The cat stealthily crept up to catch a mouse in the garden.

προλαβαίνω, συνεπιβιβάζομαι

to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time

Transitive: to catch a means of transportation

Example

He left his meeting early in order to catch his flight home.

She caught the bus just in time for her morning class.

κολλάω (kolláo), αρρωσταίνω (arrosténo)

to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus

Transitive: to catch a disease

Example

Be careful around him; you do n't want to catch the flu.

Be careful when visiting the hospital, so you do n't catch an infection.

προλάβω (prolavo), φτάνω (ftano)

to arrive at a location or be present at a specific time to witness or experience something

Transitive: to catch an event or moment

Example

We hurried to catch the movie before it started at the theater.

She wanted to catch the sunrise at the beach, so she woke up early and drove there before dawn.

συλλαμβάνω, πιάνω

to discover someone in the act of doing something wrong or incriminating

Ditransitive: to catch sb doing sth

Example

The teacher caught the students cheating on the exam and immediately confiscated their cheat sheets.

I caught my roommate stealing money from my wallet when I walked into the room unexpectedly.

πιάνω, αντιλαμβάνομαι

to realize or perceive something that was previously unnoticed

Transitive: to catch sth

Example

He caught the subtle hint in her words and understood what she truly meant

The detective caught an inconsistency in the suspect's alibi, leading to further investigation.

πιάσω, συλλάβω

to assume the role of the catcher in a sports game

Transitive: to catch a sports game

Example

He was called upon to catch the final inning of the softball game.

The starting catcher caught the first six innings of the baseball game before being replaced by a backup player.

συλλαμβάνω, πιάνω

to apprehend or capture something or someone, often after chasing them

Transitive: to catch a criminal or runaway

Example

The police caught the fleeing suspect after a high-speed chase.

The security guard caught the shoplifter and held them until the police arrived.

πιαστεί, συλληφθεί

(of an object) to get caught or snagged in another object or substance

Intransitive: to catch on sth | to catch in sth

Example

Her necklace caught in the branches of a tree as she walked through the forest.

The kite caught on a power line and could n't be retrieved without assistance.

πιάνω, εκτείνω

(of fire) to spread or extend to various objects, areas, or structures

Transitive: to catch sth

Example

The sparks from the fireworks caught the roof of the building.

The fire caught the nearby trees, rapidly spreading through the forest.

πιάνω, χτυπώ

to land a hit or strike on a target, making contact with the intended object or person

Transitive: to catch sb on a part of body | to catch sb in a part of body

Example

The boxer threw a powerful punch and caught his opponent on the chin, knocking him down.

The martial artist executed a swift kick and caught his opponent in the chest.

συναρπάζω, μαγέυω

to captivate or enchant someone through charisma or attractiveness

Transitive: to catch sb

Example

The singer 's soulful voice and stage presence caught the audience.

Her infectious smile and warm personality caught everyone in the room.

συλλαμβάνω, καταλαβαίνω

to comprehend or perceive spoken words, often requiring attention or concentration

Transitive: to catch spoken words

Example

I could n't quite catch what she said over the noise of the traffic.

She spoke softly, and I strained to catch her words from across the room.

συλλέγω (syllégo), παίρνω (paírno)

to collect and keep something for further use or possession

Transitive: to catch sth

Example

The pitcher caught rainwater in a bucket for later use.

The sponge caught the spilled milk, preventing it from spreading across the floor.

συλλαμβάνω (syllaváno), αποτυπώνω (apotypóno)

to capture and accurately reflect the essence, energy, or intention of a spirit or idea

Transitive: to catch the spirit or essence of something

Example

The actor 's portrayal of the historical figure caught the essence of their personality.

The musician 's rendition of the classic song caught the original spirit.

πιάνω, εντοπίζω

to notice or see something briefly

Transitive: to catch signs of something

Example

As she walked through the garden, she caught sight of a rare butterfly fluttering among the flowers.

He caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees as he drove along the winding mountain road.

πιάνω, ενίσταμαι

to experience or receive the impact of something, often in a negative or harmful way

Transitive: to catch impact of something

Example

He caught a bullet in his shoulder during the shootout.

The boxer caught a powerful punch to the jaw, sending him to the canvas.

ανάβω, φλέγω

to ignite and start to burn

Intransitive

Example

As the firefighters arrived, the old house 's rafters had already caught.

The paper caught and quickly turned to ash in the fireplace.

προλαβαίνω, ξεπερνώ

to surpass or overtake someone or something, often in a race, competition, or pursuit

Transitive: to catch sb/sth

Example

The car accelerated and caught the slower vehicle in front.

The cyclist caught the group ahead and joined them in the final stretch of the race.

προλαβαίνω, πιάνω

to regain something essential for one's well-being or functioning

Transitive: to catch sth

Example

After running a marathon, the exhausted runner stopped to catch his breath.

After a long day of work, he collapsed onto the couch to catch some sleep.

πιάνω, ανιχνεύω

to notice or observe an error, mistake, or misjudgment made by someone

Transitive: to catch a mistake or error

Example

The editor caught a spelling mistake in the manuscript before it went to print.

The accountant caught an error in the financial statement.

καταλαβαίνω, συλλαμβάνω

to comprehend or capture the meaning or essence of something

Transitive: to catch the meaning of something

Example

It took me a moment to catch the significance of her words.

After reading the article a few times, I finally caught the main idea and understood the author's perspective.

πιαίνω, συγκρατώ

to have a part of one's body or clothing become entangled or trapped in something

Transitive: to catch sth on sth | to catch sth in sth

Example

She caught her sleeve on a nail sticking out from the fence and tore a hole in her shirt.

I caught my foot in the tree root and stumbled while walking through the forest.

πιάνω τον εαυτό μου, εντοπίζω τον εαυτό μου

to reflect briefly to reassess one's actions, behavior, or thoughts

Transitive: to catch oneself

Ditransitive: to catch oneself doing sth

Example

I caught myself before saying something hurtful.

She caught herself starting to procrastinate and reminded herself of the importance of staying focused.

Catch

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

συνάντηση, λήψη

the act of capturing something that has been thrown through the air

Example

The baseball player made an impressive catch in the outfield.

Ο παίκτης του μπέιζμπολ έκανε μια εντυπωσιακή λήψη στο γήπεδο.

She made a swift catch, saving her phone from falling off the table.

Εκείνη έκανε μια γρήγορη λήψη, σώζοντας το τηλέφωνό της από το να πέσει από το τραπέζι.

παγίδα, προβλημα

a downside or problem that is hidden

σύλληψη, απαγωγή

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

παίξιμο με μπάλα, παιχνίδι ρίψης και πιάσιμου

a game where players throw a ball to each other and try to catch it without letting it fall

What is "catch"?

Catch is a simple game where one player throws a ball or other object to another player, who tries to catch it without letting it drop. The goal is to catch the object cleanly and then throw it back or pass it to someone else. The game can be played with two or more people and is commonly played outdoors, such as in parks or backyards. Catch helps improve hand-eye coordination and is often enjoyed casually for fun and exercise. It can also be played in a variety of ways, such as using different objects or adding specific rules.

κλειδαριά, αυλακωτήρας

a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

σκαμπανέβασμα, κραυγή

a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)

λεπτομέρεια, παγίδα

anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)

καλός γάμος (kalós gámos), καλή προοπτική (kalí prooptikí)

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

παραγωγή, συλλογή

the quantity that was caught