catch up
catch up
to reach the same level or get the latest news
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catch up synonyms
What's the difference between catch up / make up ground / make up for / compensate / get back on track / brush up on
to reduce a deficit or distance relative to others; often used about progress or competition
The team made up ground in the second half of the season.
to compensate for something lost or missed (e.g., time, opportunity)
He worked late to make up for lost time.
to make good or give equivalent (often used formally, e.g., money or recompense)
The company compensated him for the missed days.
to resume progress toward a goal after a delay or setback
After the delay, the team got back on track quickly.
to refresh one’s knowledge or skills in a subject
I need to brush up on my French before the trip.
You should review the material before the exam.
to study intensively in a short period, usually before an exam
He crammed all night for the test.
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How to pronounce catch up and what this word means
catch up means catch up. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce catch up
/tə ˈkætʃ ʌp/
catch up translation
catch up
catch up transcription
/tə ˈkætʃ ʌp/, /ˈkætʃ ʌp/
Questions about this word
catch up meaning: what does it mean?
to reach the same level or get the latest news
catch up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
catch up is pronounced as /tə ˈkætʃ ʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is catch up part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, catch up can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is catch up part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
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