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Definition 1:
To use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air) + obj no obj .
Examples:
Catch the ball and throw it to first base.
She caught the ball with one hand.
I dropped the book but managed to catch it before it hit the ground.
I’ll throw you the keys. Ready? Catch!
Definition 2:
To use your hands to grasp and hold onto (someone or something) .
Examples:
He caught [=grabbed, seized] her by the wrist.
He caught hold of her wrist.
Definition 3:
To capture and not allow (a person, animal, or fish) to escape .
Examples:
The police are working hard to catch the criminals and put them in jail.
“I bet you can’t catch me!” she yelled to her brother.
I once caught 10 fish in a single day.
In the summer, we would catch fireflies and put them in jars.
catching mice in traps
Lions catching their prey
Definition 4:
To manage to find, meet, or reach (someone) at a particular time or in a particular state or condition .
Examples:
I caught her just as she was leaving for work.
I’m afraid you’ve caught me at a bad time.
Definition 5:
To find (someone who is doing something wrong) .
Examples:
The police caught him trying to steal the painting.
My teacher caught me cheating on a test.
Her father caught her smoking in the basement.
You’d never catch me doing that! [=I would never do that]
They caught him in the act (of stealing the painting). = He was caught red-handed.
Definition 6:
To affect (someone) in a sudden and surprising way .
Examples:
They were caught unprepared by the crisis. = The crisis caught them unawares. [=they were not prepared when the crisis occurred]
The announcement caught me by surprise. [=I was surprised by the announcement]
Definition 7:
To suddenly stop (yourself) before you do something .
Examples:
Luckily, he caught himself before he gave away the secret.
Definition 8:
To suddenly become aware that you are doing something .
Examples:
He caught himself staring at her.
Definition 9:
To cause (someone) to be stopped, delayed, etc. usually used as (be/get) caught see also caught up in 1 (below).
Examples:
We got caught in a rain storm and had to find shelter.
I’m sorry I’m late. I was caught in traffic.
We got caught up in traffic and were late for our flight.
Definition 10:
To cause (something) to become stuck and unable to move + obj no obj .
Examples:
I caught my sleeve on a nail.
The kite got caught [=tangled] in the tree.
She tried to stand up, but her foot was caught in the strap.
My sleeve caught on a nail.
Definition 11:
To have the parts connect firmly .
Examples:
I tried to lock the door, but the lock wouldn’t catch.
Definition 12:
To stop and hold (falling water) .
Examples:
They kept a bucket outside to catch the rain.
Definition 13:
To become covered with (something that moves through the air) .
Examples:
These curtains catch a lot of dust.
Definition 14:
To hit or touch (someone or something) .
Examples:
The bullet caught him in the leg.
His last punch caught me in the jaw.
Isn’t it beautiful the way the setting sun catches the tips of the trees?
Definition 15:
To be hit or touched by (something) .
Examples:
He caught a bullet in the leg.
The tips of the trees catch the light as the sun sets.
Definition 16:
To become affected with (a sickness or disease) When people say that you will catch your death (of cold), they mean that you will become sick or catch a very bad cold. see also catching.
Examples:
We both caught [=contracted] the flu.
I seem to catch a cold every winter.
Children catching colds from each other
It’s freezing! You’ll catch your death if you go out without a coat!
Definition 17:
To begin to feel excitement or interest about something .
Examples:
I haven’t caught the holiday spirit yet this year.
People are getting really interested in the sport. The whole country is starting to catch the fever.
Definition 18:
To attract and hold (someone’s attention, interest, etc.) If someone or something catches your eye, you notice that person or thing. see also eye-catching.
Examples:
I tried to catch the waiter’s attention, but I guess he didn’t see me.
The show is more likely to catch the interest of an older audience.
Her books have caught the imagination of children from around the world. [=children find her books very exciting and enjoyable]
There was one dress in particular that caught my eye.
Definition 19:
To see, smell, or notice (something) .
Examples:
I caught [=got] a faint whiff of her perfume.
While you’re in Hollywood, you might catch a glimpse of some movie stars.
I caught sight of his red shirt and started calling to him.
Definition 20:
To hear or understand (something) .
Examples:
What was that again? I didn’t quite catch [=hear, get] what you said.
I didn’t catch your name.
Do you catch my drift? [=do you understand what I mean?]
Definition 21:
To become aware of (something, such as an illness) .
Examples:
The disease is curable if caught [=detected] early.
Definition 22:
To have or do (something) .
Examples:
You can catch [=take] a quick nap on the train.
Definition 23:
To get (something) through effort .
Examples:
I managed to catch [=get] a ride into town with some friends.
Definition 24:
To meet with (someone) .
Examples:
“See you soon.” “Yup. Catch you later.”
Definition 25:
To move fast enough to be next to or in front of (someone) .
Examples:
She caught [=overtook] the leader in the final meters of the race.
He left before I did so I had to hurry to catch him. [=to catch up with him]
Definition 26:
To get on a bus, train, etc., before it leaves .
Examples:
If you miss the first bus, you can catch the next one in 15 minutes.
If you’ll excuse me, I have a plane to catch.
Definition 27:
To see or hear (a show, game, etc.) .
Examples:
I only caught the last few minutes of the game.
Did you catch the show on Channel 4 last night?
Definition 28:
To describe or show (someone or something) in an accurate way in art .
Examples:
The new portrait catches her likeness perfectly.
The novel successfully catches the atmosphere of 19th-century Paris.
Definition 29:
To play the position of catcher .
Examples:
He catches for the New York Yankees.
If you pitch, I’ll catch.
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