| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
catch on [kætʃ ɒn] | to understand something (especially after some time) |
Other meanings
- to become popular or fashionable
- to be accepted or adopted by many people
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "catch on"
- He didn’t catch on until I explained it twice.
- This new dance move really caught on.
- The idea didn’t catch on at first, but later it spread everywhere.
Features of Using "catch on"
Often used in casual conversation.
First meaning relates to understanding; second — to popularity.
In past tense: caught on.
Always inseparable and intransitive.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb catch
catch up
to reach the same level or position as someone or something after falling behind
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