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to catch up
[phrase form: catch]
01
atualizar-se, colocar-se a par
to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked
Intransitive: to catch up on a task
Exemplos
Can we grab lunch to catch up on work-related matters?
Podemos almoçar para colocar em dia assuntos relacionados ao trabalho?
02
alcançar, recuperar
to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead
Intransitive: to catch up with sb/sth
Exemplos
Despite the delayed departure, Tom pedaled harder to catch up with the cycling team ahead.
Apesar da partida atrasada, Tom pedalou mais forte para alcançar a equipe de ciclismo à frente.
03
envolver-se, ser arrastado
to become unintentionally involved in something, often against one's will or without prior planning
Transitive: to catch up sb in a situation
Exemplos
The unforeseen circumstances caught up everyone in a state of confusion.
As circunstâncias imprevistas pegaram todos em um estado de confusão.
04
alcançar, pegar
to quickly retrieve something, usually one that has fallen or left behind
Transitive: to catch up sth
Exemplos
As the storm approached, she caught up her picnic blanket and basket, deciding to head home before the rain.
À medida que a tempestade se aproximava, ela pegou rapidamente o cobertor de piquenique e a cesta, decidindo ir para casa antes da chuva.
05
alcançar, recuperar
to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind
Intransitive: to catch up on sth | to catch up with sth
Exemplos
Despite the initial delays, the construction crew managed to catch up on the timeline.
Apesar dos atrasos iniciais, a equipe de construção conseguiu recuperar o cronograma.
06
recuperar, colocar em dia
to complete a task or activity that was postponed or delayed due to lack of time or other reasons
Transitive: to catch up a task or activity
Exemplos
It 's time to catch up the gardening chores after neglecting them for a month.
É hora de recuperar as tarefas de jardinagem depois de negligenciá-las por um mês.
