Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-on
verb
/kæʧ ɔn/
Definition
To understand something or to become popular
Examples
- It took me a while to catch on to the rules of the game.
- Her new fashion line is starting to catch on among young people.
Meaning
The phrase ‘catch-on’ refers to the moment when someone begins to grasp a concept or when an idea or trend becomes widely accepted.
Synonyms
- understand
- comprehend
- get it
- become popular
