Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-up-with
phrasal verb
/ˈkæʧ ʌp wɪð/
Definition
To reach the same level or standard as someone or something after a period of delay or competition.
Examples
- After months of hard work, she finally managed to catch up with her classmates in math.
- He was so busy with his project that he couldn’t catch up with the latest news.
- Let’s take a break so we can catch up with each other; it’s been ages since we last spoke!
Meaning
To make progress in order to reach a person or goal that is ahead, often implying the need to overcome a disadvantage or loss of time.
Synonyms
- keep pace
- catch up
- close the gap
- overtake
