Part of Speech: verb
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- : to pick up often abruptly Example: the thief caught the purse up and ran
- : {sx|ensnare||}, {sx|entangle||} Example: education has been caught up in a stultifying mythology
- : {sx|enthrall||} Example: the … public was caught up in the car's magic
- : to provide with the latest information Example: catch me up on the news
- : to travel fast enough to overtake an advance party Example: The soldier ran to catch up with his unit.
- : to reach a state of parity {dx_def}see {dxt|parity||1}{/dx_def} or of being able to cope Example: students who miss class have difficulty catching up
- : to bring about arrest for illicit activities Example: the police caught up with the thieves
- : to complete or compensate {dx_def}see {dxt|compensate||1}{/dx_def} for something belatedly Example: catch up on lost sleep
- : to acquire {d_link|belated|belated} information Example: catch up on the news
- to pick up often abruptly
- ensnare, entangle
- enthrall
Part of Speech: idiom
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- : involved in (a difficult or confusing situation) Example: Several members of Congress were caught up in the scandal.
- : excited about something and having trouble thinking about anything else Example: Everyone was caught up in the excitement.
- involved in (a difficult or confusing situation)
- excited about something and having trouble thinking about anything else