catch up

US /kætʃ ʌp/

UK /kætʃ ʌp/

A1

phrasal verb

  • To become equal with another person
  • To inform others of the latest news
  • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
  • To reach the same level or standard as someone who is more advanced.
  • To get level with others in a race
  • To get to the same stage of knowledge as others

other

  • To do something that you did not have time to do earlier.
  • Reach the same point as someone else.
  • Learn or be informed of recent developments.
  • Meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
  • Reach the same point as someone who is ahead.