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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An act of kindness caught on camera Piles of broken glass were still sitting in front of Cruz's home on Druid Hill Avenue Monday.
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Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The idea catches on for a simple reason.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
He was also caught on surveillance video allegedly on the attack outside a pizzeria with a weapon, the outlet reported, adding that social media videos show havoc in other areas of the city as well.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
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Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The idea catches on for a simple reason.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
He was also caught on surveillance video allegedly on the attack outside a pizzeria with a weapon, the outlet reported, adding that social media videos show havoc in other areas of the city as well.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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