Catch On

Pronunciation: /kætʃ ɒn/

Definitions of catch on

noun a person or thing that is becoming popular or fashionable

Example Sentences

A1 I hope the catch on the fishing line is big enough to reel in a big fish.

A2 The catch on the door is broken, so it doesn't close properly.

B1 The catch on the window latch needs to be replaced to keep the window secure.

B2 The catch on the suitcase was difficult to open, but eventually, I got it.

C1 The catch on the zipper of my backpack broke, so I had to find a replacement.

C2 The catch on the gate was rusty, but with some oil and effort, it started working smoothly again.

verb to understand or realize something

Example Sentences

A1 I hope my new dance moves will catch on at the party.

A2 The new trend of wearing mismatched socks is starting to catch on with young people.

B1 The concept of mindfulness has started to catch on in the workplace as a way to reduce stress.

B2 The new software update is expected to catch on quickly due to its user-friendly interface.

C1 The revolutionary technology took some time to catch on, but now it is widely used in various industries.

C2 The innovative marketing strategy quickly caught on and became a game-changer for the company.

preposition used to indicate understanding or awareness

Example Sentences

A1 I hope my new dance moves will catch on with my friends.

A2 The latest fashion trend seems to be catching on quickly.

B1 The new marketing strategy didn't catch on as quickly as we had hoped.

B2 The new technology took a while to catch on, but now it's everywhere.

C1 The concept of remote work has finally caught on with many companies.

C2 His innovative ideas always seem to catch on and become successful.

Examples of catch on in a Sentence

formal It took some time for the new technology to catch on with the older generation.

informal I wonder if this new dance move will catch on with everyone at the party.

slang I hope my new fashion trend catches on with my friends.

figurative The idea of mindfulness is starting to catch on in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of catch on

• past tense: caught
• plural: catches
• comparative: more catching
• superlative: most catching
• present tense: catch
• future tense: will catch
• perfect tense: has caught
• continuous tense: is catching
• singular: catches
• positive degree: catch on
• infinitive: to catch on
• gerund: catching
• participle: caught

Origin and Evolution of catch on

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The expression 'catch on' originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of 'to grasp or understand something', the term 'catch on' evolved to mean 'to become popular or widely accepted' in the 19th century.