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
The stabbing was reportedly caught on surveillance footage, and the suspect later turned himself into the authorities.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 June 2025
The incident on the bridge, near Bronx River Ave. and Bruckner Blvd., was caught on video recovered by cops and occurred within hours of little Montrell, who lives with his mom, going to see his father for a family Mother’s Day celebration the evening of May 10, a police source said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
It's caught on with some of the world's largest companies and law firms.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 10 June 2025
The high-profile incidents caught on video — combined with mixed messaging by L.A. officials — have created opportunities for the White House to control the narrative.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 June 2025
The incident on the bridge, near Bronx River Ave. and Bruckner Blvd., was caught on video recovered by cops and occurred within hours of little Montrell, who lives with his mom, going to see his father for a family Mother’s Day celebration the evening of May 10, a police source said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
It's caught on with some of the world's largest companies and law firms.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 10 June 2025
The high-profile incidents caught on video — combined with mixed messaging by L.A. officials — have created opportunities for the White House to control the narrative.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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