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
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Their encounter was caught on video and shared by Wilderness Escape Adventures and Storyful.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
But the internet came together to find her remaining family, and the emotional moment she was reunited with them was caught on camera.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
This trend has already caught on in places from Boston to Istanbul.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
But the internet came together to find her remaining family, and the emotional moment she was reunited with them was caught on camera.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
This trend has already caught on in places from Boston to Istanbul.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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