catch up

/kˈatʃ ˈʌp/

/kˈætʃ ˈʌp/

to catch up

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: catch]

to go faster and reach someone who is ahead

to acquire knowledge or information that was previously missed or overlooked, usually due to being behind or delayed in learning or staying informed

to become unintentionally involved in something, often against one's will or without prior planning

to update someone on recent events or information that they have missed, providing them with the latest news or details

to engage in social activities or spend time with someone after a period of absence or neglect

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

to complete a task or activity that was postponed or delayed due to lack of time or other reasons

Examples

1. The tech company's innovative new product is so far ahead of the curve that competitors will struggle to catch up.

2. Michael enjoys going out for coffee with his friends from work to catch up and unwind after a long day.

3. By the time they realized they weren't the top dog anymore, it was too late to catch up.

4. Sarah and Lisa were having coffee and catching up when their boss joined them, making them feel like two is company, three is a crowd.