catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
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
Millie was caught on camera by a woman having a coffee in the area.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The relatable parenting moment then went viral online after it was caught on the SEC Network's broadcast and shared to X.
A number of X users reposted the video with their own comedic captions.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
But, due to the injury, Gonzalez – who made a diving catch on Wednesday – is getting more starts.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The relatable parenting moment then went viral online after it was caught on the SEC Network's broadcast and shared to X.
A number of X users reposted the video with their own comedic captions.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
But, due to the injury, Gonzalez – who made a diving catch on Wednesday – is getting more starts.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catch on
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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