to catch up
Pronunciation
/kˈætʃ ˈʌp/
British pronunciation
/kˈatʃ ˈʌp/

Definição e significado de "catch up"em inglês

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
to catch up definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
I need to catch up on the latest news.
Preciso me atualizar sobre as últimas notícias.
Let's catch up on the updates from the last team briefing.
Vamos colocar em dia as atualizações do último briefing da equipe.
02

alcançar, recuperar

to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead
Intransitive: to catch up with sb/sth
to catch up definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The car accelerated, trying to catch up with the speeding motorcycle.
O carro acelerou, tentando alcançar a motocicleta em alta velocidade.
The runner exerted extra effort to catch the pack up after a brief pause.
O corredor fez um esforço extra para alcançar o pelotão após uma breve pausa.
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
example
Exemplos
The unexpected meeting caught him up in a heated discussion.
A reunião inesperada o envolveu em uma discussão acalorada.
The unexpected opportunity caught her up in a new project.
A oportunidade inesperada a pegou em um novo projeto.
04

alcançar, pegar

to quickly retrieve something, usually one that has fallen or left behind
Transitive: to catch up sth
example
Exemplos
He caught up his umbrella and briefcase before leaving the office.
Ele pegou seu guarda-chuva e pasta antes de sair do escritório.
After the meeting, she caught up her notes and laptop, heading towards the conference room exit.
Após a reunião, ela pegou rapidamente seus apontamentos e laptop, indo em direção à saída da sala de conferências.
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
example
Exemplos
She needs to catch up on the work she missed during her absence.
Ela precisa recuperar o trabalho que perdeu durante sua ausência.
The company introduced new strategies to catch up with the growing demand for its products.
A empresa introduziu novas estratégias para alcançar a crescente demanda por seus produtos.
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
example
Exemplos
Can you catch up the work you missed during your vacation?
Você consegue recuperar o trabalho que perdeu durante as suas férias?
The student tried to catch up the assignments he missed during his absence.
O estudante tentou recuperar as tarefas que perdeu durante sua ausência.
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