less common spelling of ketchup
: a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes
catch-up
adjectiveDefinition of catch-up (Entry 2 of 4)
: intended to catch up to a theoretical norm or a competitor's accomplishments
catch-up
noun (2)Definition of catch-up (Entry 3 of 4)
: the act or fact of catching up or trying to catch up (as with a norm or competitor)
had to play catch-up
also
: an increase intended to achieve catch-up
catch up
verb
caught up; catching up; catches up
Definition of catch up (Entry 4 of 4)
1a
: to pick up often abruptly
the thief caught the purse up and ran
c
: enthrall
the … public was caught up in the car's magic— D. A. Jedlicka
2
: to provide with the latest information
catch me up on the news
1a
: to travel fast enough to overtake an advance party
The soldier ran to catch up with his unit.
b
: to reach a state of parity (see parity sense 1) or of being able to cope
students who miss class have difficulty catching up
2
: to bring about arrest for illicit activities
the police caught up with the thieves
3a
: to complete or compensate (see compensate sense 1) for something belatedly
catch up on lost sleep
b
: to acquire belated information
catch up on the news
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