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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On the season, Frederique has allowed 17 catches on 30 targets against for 299 yards and one touchdown while breaking up three passes.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
What made this one death memorable--coming out of a nation that routinely shoots into crowds of protesters--is that the whole episode was caught on video.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Thomas was later caught on camera while walking near a set of train tracks on North Avenue by Chestnut Street, the outlet reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Post Malone isn't feeling like a rock star after his latest mishap was caught on camera.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
What made this one death memorable--coming out of a nation that routinely shoots into crowds of protesters--is that the whole episode was caught on video.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Thomas was later caught on camera while walking near a set of train tracks on North Avenue by Chestnut Street, the outlet reported.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Post Malone isn't feeling like a rock star after his latest mishap was caught on camera.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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