phrasal verb

Catch on

Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Become popular

Meanings

  • Become popular (intransitive, International English)
  • Finally understand what is going on (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • Many critics were shocked when techno CAUGHT ON in the clubs.
  • Everyone else realised what was happening, but it took Henry ages to CATCH ON.

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