catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
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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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There is a growing electricity and aura to this team that is contagious, and businesses are catching on.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Now is the time to catch on—before everyone else does.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
With any luck, the across-the-board rave reviews will buy this genuine charmer some time to catch on;
Also opening last week was Tammy Faye, which didn’t fare so well with critics.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Now is the time to catch on—before everyone else does.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
With any luck, the across-the-board rave reviews will buy this genuine charmer some time to catch on;
Also opening last week was Tammy Faye, which didn’t fare so well with critics.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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