catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
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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Pearsall had eight receptions for 117 yards, including a dazzling, Willie Mays-style catch on fourth-and-2 earlier in the fourth quarter.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
In the second quarter, a concerning moment was caught on the Chiefs' sideline.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
The coil might have caught on his hoodie.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Washington, who finished with 70 rushing yards, had five carries for 54 yards and a 10-yard catch on Arkansas’ final drive prior to his fumble.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
In the second quarter, a concerning moment was caught on the Chiefs' sideline.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
The coil might have caught on his hoodie.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Washington, who finished with 70 rushing yards, had five carries for 54 yards and a 10-yard catch on Arkansas’ final drive prior to his fumble.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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