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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His killing spree lasted five years before he was caught on July 14, 2021, in connection with the deaths of two boys ages 12 and 13, The Washington Post reported.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The murder was caught on video.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets was caught on camera swinging at Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the charges, Payton’s crime spree before the double-fatal crash was caught on surveillance video.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The murder was caught on video.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets was caught on camera swinging at Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the charges, Payton’s crime spree before the double-fatal crash was caught on surveillance video.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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