catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
Synonyms
Examples of catch on in a Sentence
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Two men were caught on video knocking over a Nevada rock formation that dates back millions of years.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Very large sharks — up to an estimated 23 feet — have been caught on submersible cameras at great depths.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Both vehicles caught on fire after the crash.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
The carjacking was caught on camera by a witness at a red light off the busy intersection of East Lake Drive and Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
The events were caught on multiple videos by pro-Palestinian activists who were present.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Automation is catching on Self-service kiosks are fairly commonplace in large fast food chains.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Although it hasn’t been certified by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, the chunky yellow perch that Chuck Main caught on Monday could be a new state record.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2024
Wallen, one of country's biggest names, was temporarily shunned from the business in 2021 when he was caught on video shouting a racial slur outside his Tennessee home after a night of partying in Nashville.
—Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Very large sharks — up to an estimated 23 feet — have been caught on submersible cameras at great depths.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Both vehicles caught on fire after the crash.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
The carjacking was caught on camera by a witness at a red light off the busy intersection of East Lake Drive and Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
The events were caught on multiple videos by pro-Palestinian activists who were present.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Automation is catching on Self-service kiosks are fairly commonplace in large fast food chains.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Although it hasn’t been certified by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, the chunky yellow perch that Chuck Main caught on Monday could be a new state record.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2024
Wallen, one of country's biggest names, was temporarily shunned from the business in 2021 when he was caught on video shouting a racial slur outside his Tennessee home after a night of partying in Nashville.
—Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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