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.