catch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
구동사
1.
따라잡다, 만회하다
to reach the same level or standard as someone or something that was ahead
예시:
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After being sick, I need to catch up on my schoolwork.
아팠던 후에, 나는 학교 공부를 따라잡아야 해.
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The smaller companies are trying to catch up with the market leaders.
작은 회사들은 시장 선두주자들을 따라잡으려 노력하고 있어.
2.
만나서 이야기하다, 소식을 나누다
to meet someone you know, especially someone you have not seen for a long time, in order to talk and exchange news
예시:
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Let's catch up over coffee next week.
다음 주에 커피 마시면서 이야기 좀 하자.
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It was great to catch up with you after all these years.
몇 년 만에 너와 만나서 이야기하니 정말 좋았어.
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