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catch-up Definition

catch·-up (-up′)

adjective

of or having to do with catching up

catch-up Idioms

play catch-up (ball)

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to try to equal or surpass one's opponent in competition, as a ballgame, in which one is behind

catch up Synonyms

catch up

v.

overtake, equal, bring up to date, keep up; see approach 2, reach 1.

catch-up Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • play: We were playing catch-up for most of the day, never really getting ahead of the clock.
  • do: Okay, the catch-up done, onto this story.
  • have: Finally, I have a quick catch-up with Kate Leach, the Vaccines National Sales Manager ( my boss!

Adjective modifier

  • quick: DIY spoke to the band for a quick catch-up.
  • brief: We spoke to drummer Dominic Howard for a brief catch-up.
  • tailored: As well as " tailored catch-up " for those falling behind, Ms Kelly promised more to stretch those with particular talents.
  • technological: But the golden age of growth was also much more than simple technological catch-up.
  • considerable: Previous assessment revealed considerable catch-up but significant residual problems especially among those children who experienced the most extended period of institutional care.

Preposition: on

  • casework: By six it's over, and Ed and I sit down for a debrief on the week and catch-up on the casework.
  • paperwork: Saturday - It's time to catch-up on the paperwork and emails.

Modifies a noun

  • growth: This suggests that catch-up growth occurred in the years following the stressful episode.
  • campaign: There will be a catch-up campaign for children up to two years who have already started their immunisations.
  • TV: Broadcast TV including PVR features, ' catch-up TV ' , archive TV, movies on demand, music on demand and interactive gaming.
  • class: Catch-up classes in French have also proved to be difficult for these pupils.
  • program: We are now assured of sufficient vaccine supplies to roll out the catch-up program for children under 2 years of age.

Preposition: in

  • race: Reynolds, although playing catch-up in the points race, hasn't written off his season just yet.

Preposition: with

  • friend: Come to Manchester to experience the demonstrations, speak to over 300 exhibitors and catch-up with friends and colleagues.
  • rest: We are playing catch-up with the rest of the world, and our progress must be fast.

Noun used with modifier

  • vaccination: There will also be a pneumococcal vaccination catch-up campaign for children aged less than two years.