catch up

US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
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1.

to reach the same level or standard as someone or something that was ahead

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After being sick, I need to catch up on my schoolwork.
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The smaller companies are trying to catch up with the market leaders.
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overtakereachequalmatchkeep pace with
2.

to meet someone you know, especially someone you have not seen for a long time, in order to talk and exchange news

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Let's catch up over coffee next week.
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It was great to catch up with you after all these years.
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reconnectreunitesocializemeet up
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