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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The catch was ruled complete for a 9-yard gain, meaning that was likely Caples’ final catch on The Blue.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Nov. 2025
In early November, the confusion led to an ugly T-bone accident that was caught on camera.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
According to the woman, as her husband's aunt kept talking about her use of wigs, other family members caught on and got involved in the conversation.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Needless to say, internet viewers are obsessed with Finn’s sheer audacity that was caught on camera.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Nov. 2025
In early November, the confusion led to an ugly T-bone accident that was caught on camera.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
According to the woman, as her husband's aunt kept talking about her use of wigs, other family members caught on and got involved in the conversation.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Needless to say, internet viewers are obsessed with Finn’s sheer audacity that was caught on camera.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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