catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Things got pretty spicy on that dirt road in the middle of the night, and the whole adventure was caught on video by his wife, Michelle, who’s also a professional python hunter.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 1 July 2024
Many box office pundits still believe the movie will catch on in America’s heartland, although a B- CinemaScore and meh reviews won’t help its cause.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024
The comedian went viral recently when he was caught on video looking bored at the club next to Latto and Usher.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 June 2024
Nichols didn’t build them, but their arrival in the late 1920s demonstrates how quickly the idea of southward expansion was catching on with wealthy Kansas Citians.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 1 July 2024
Many box office pundits still believe the movie will catch on in America’s heartland, although a B- CinemaScore and meh reviews won’t help its cause.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024
The comedian went viral recently when he was caught on video looking bored at the club next to Latto and Usher.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 June 2024
Nichols didn’t build them, but their arrival in the late 1920s demonstrates how quickly the idea of southward expansion was catching on with wealthy Kansas Citians.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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