catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
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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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As a result of the collision, the vehicle caught on fire.
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Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Few hit men would likely stop to pick up breakfast and be caught on camera.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The suspect -- who was caught on surveillance cameras before, during and immediately after the shooting -- had been lying in wait near the hotel.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Her videos quickly caught on and other women who had breast cancer started reaching out to her offering support and words of wisdom.
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Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Few hit men would likely stop to pick up breakfast and be caught on camera.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The suspect -- who was caught on surveillance cameras before, during and immediately after the shooting -- had been lying in wait near the hotel.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Her videos quickly caught on and other women who had breast cancer started reaching out to her offering support and words of wisdom.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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