catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
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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
The top food trends can translate to big bucks or even shortages when a particular dish catches on.
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024
Nail growth helps keep your nails strong and replaces dead portions of the nail that can break, get caught on something, or get trimmed or worn away.2
Average Nail Growth Rates
Everyone’s nails grow at slightly different speeds.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
According to the release, Machado-Hernandez was caught on surveillance video shooting Anseume-Corredor and Alvarez in their vehicle around 3:30 that morning outside the latter's apartment building.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
That clear distinction happened in time, as more developers caught on and started making games influenced by their childhood and each other.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024
Nail growth helps keep your nails strong and replaces dead portions of the nail that can break, get caught on something, or get trimmed or worn away.2
Average Nail Growth Rates
Everyone’s nails grow at slightly different speeds.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
According to the release, Machado-Hernandez was caught on surveillance video shooting Anseume-Corredor and Alvarez in their vehicle around 3:30 that morning outside the latter's apartment building.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
That clear distinction happened in time, as more developers caught on and started making games influenced by their childhood and each other.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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