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Catch up with Meaning in English

expression

ˈkætʃ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KATCH-uHP-with
kˈætʃ/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð
KATCH-uP-with

释义

To reach the same level as someone or something after falling behind, or to talk to someone you haven't seen in a while and learn about their recent news.

用法与细微差别

Often used in both social and professional settings. With people: 'catch up with someone' means reconnect and share news. With tasks or competition: means regaining lost ground. Informal; not usually used for physical pursuit unless metaphorical.

例句

I need to catch up with my old friends from school.

basic

She worked late to catch up with her assignments.

basic

Let’s catch up with the rest of the group.

basic

It was great to catch up with you over coffee yesterday.

natural

I’ve been so busy, I need to catch up with my emails.

natural

We haven’t seen each other in ages—let’s catch up with a call soon!

natural