Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fetch-up
verb
/ˈfɛtʃ ʌp/
Definition
To bring something or someone to a stop; to come to a halt after a movement or action.
Examples
- The boat fetched up on the shore after the storm.
- He fetched up at the corner just in time to catch the bus.
- After a long run, she fetched up breathlessly at the finish line.
Meaning
The term ‘fetch-up’ is often used to describe the act of stopping something that has been in motion or recovering from a state of movement.
Synonyms
- halt
- stop
- come to a halt
- land
