What is the Meaning of the English Phrasal Verb

CATCH UP?

catch up

Definition

to gradually get closer to a moving person or vehicle in front of you

to do work or tasks that should have been done earlier

to get to the place you should be / are expected to be

Examples of CATCH UP in Sentences:

1. I arrived at the race late. Even though I am a faster runner than some of the others, I knew I could not catch up.

2. I have Saturday off work. I am hoping to catch up on my laundry. I have almost nothing left to wear!

CATCH is an irregular verb in English. You need to memorize the different verb tenses.

present –	CATCH UP
present participle –	CATCHING UP
past –	CAUGHT UP
past participle –	CAUGHT UP

Note:  Many phrasal verbs have more than one definition.  This page does not include all the meanings.

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