catch on
become popular
To become popular or fashionable; to start being liked or used by many people.
Electric scooters really caught on in the city last year.
"catch" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "catch" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
catch
on
catch onTo become popular or fashionable; to start being liked or used by many people.Electric scooters really caught on in the city last year.
up
catch upTo reach the same standard, level, or progress as someone or something after falling behind.After missing a week of classes, I had to study hard to catch up with the rest of the group.
up on
catch up onto do work, tasks, or activities that you could not do before because you were busy or away.After my holiday, I had to catch up on all my emails at work.
catch up
reach the same level
To reach the same standard, level, or progress as someone or something after falling behind.
After missing a week of classes, I had to study hard to catch up with the rest of the group.
catch up on
do something you missed earlier
to do work, tasks, or activities that you could not do before because you were busy or away.
After my holiday, I had to catch up on all my emails at work.