- Suddenly snatch or lift up. 2. Come from behind or overtake. 3. Become involved or enthralled. 4. Bring or get up to date.
Examples:
- You run so fast it's hard to catch up with you.
Origin: Sense 1: First half of 1300s; Sense 2: Mid-1800s; Sense 3: Mid-1600s; Sense 4: First half of 1900s
Synonyms: catch up on, catch up with