catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
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Examples of catch on in a Sentence
she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party
he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis
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Garrido was caught on camera leaving a nearby restaurant before his confrontation with the traffic agent.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Winnie, a 4-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, was caught on camera resting peacefully on owner April Butler's bed.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Investigators reported that the Dec. 12 incident was caught on video.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
After missing last week with knee and shoulder injuries, rookie receiver Ladd McConkey provided a lift early with three catches on the opening drive, including a touchdown.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Winnie, a 4-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, was caught on camera resting peacefully on owner April Butler's bed.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Investigators reported that the Dec. 12 incident was caught on video.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
After missing last week with knee and shoulder injuries, rookie receiver Ladd McConkey provided a lift early with three catches on the opening drive, including a touchdown.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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