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to catch up
[phrase form: catch]
01
to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked
Intransitive: to catch up on a task
Example
I need to catch up on the latest news.
Let's catch up on the updates from the last team briefing.
Can you catch me up on what happened at the conference?
02
to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead
Intransitive: to catch up with sb/sth
Example
The car accelerated, trying to catch up with the speeding motorcycle.
The runner exerted extra effort to catch the pack up after a brief pause.
The late start did n't deter her; she ran faster to catch up with the rest of the group.
03
to become unintentionally involved in something, often against one's will or without prior planning
Transitive: to catch up sb in a situation
Example
The unexpected meeting caught him up in a heated discussion.
The unexpected opportunity caught her up in a new project.
The unforeseen circumstances caught up everyone in a state of confusion.
04
to quickly retrieve something, usually one that has fallen or left behind
Transitive: to catch up sth
Example
He caught up his umbrella and briefcase before leaving the office.
After the meeting, she caught up her notes and laptop, heading towards the conference room exit.
In a rush, he caught up his keys and phone from the table, ready to leave for the appointment.
05
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
She needs to catch up on the work she missed during her absence.
The company introduced new strategies to catch up with the growing demand for its products.
Despite the initial delays, the construction crew managed to catch up on the timeline.
06
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
Can you catch up the work you missed during your vacation?
The student tried to catch up the assignments he missed during his absence.
Let's catch up on the emails that piled up over the weekend.
