Cerca
to catch
01
prendere
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.
02
prendere
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.
03
prendere
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.
04
prendarsi, raffreddare
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.
05
prendere, riuscire a vedere
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.
06
scoprire, beccare
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.
07
catturare, accorgersi
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.
08
prendere, ricevere
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.
09
catturare, prendere
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.
10
intrappolare, impigliarsi
(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.
11
attaccare, prendere fuoco a
(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.
12
colpire, prendere
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.
13
catturare, stregare
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.
14
catturare, afferrare
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.
15
raccogliere, prendere
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.
16
catturare, prendere
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.
17
catturare, notare
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.
18
prendere, subire
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.
19
accendersi, prendere fuoco
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.
20
superare, raggiungere
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.
21
recuperare, riprendere
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.
22
catturare, notare
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.
23
catturare, afferrare
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.
24
impigliarsi, incastrarsi
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.
25
fermai, mi accorsi
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
01
catturare
the act of capturing something that has been thrown through the air
Example
The baseball player made an impressive catch in the outfield.
Il giocatore di baseball ha fatto una presa impressionante nel giardino esterno.
She made a swift catch, saving her phone from falling off the table.
Ha fatto una presa rapida, salvando il suo telefono dal cadere dal tavolo.
02
trappola
a downside or problem that is hidden
03
cattura, arresto
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
gioco del pallone, caccia
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.
05
chiavistello, cattura
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
06
un colpo di voce, una rottura nella voce
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
07
preda, bottino
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
08
partito, buon partito
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
09
cattura, presa
the quantity that was caught
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