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What does "catch up" mean?

Vocabulary Word: catch up

1. Definition (expr.) to work faster in order to get more work done

Examples Since Monday and Tuesday are holidays, we’ll have to catch up on our work on Wednesday.

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2. Definition (v.) reach the same level

Examples Mary missed a lot of school, so she’ll have to work hard to catch up with her classmates.

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3. Definition (v.) share new information; talk with a friend

Examples I can’t wait to see you next week! We can catch up.

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MotherEarth

Canada

As global issue it’s well – known Climate change , small community catchs up its consumption to destroy our home as Blue Planet .
We have to realize who is small community ?
It’s just takes a moment to find out WHO!!!!!

04:27 AM Dec 05 2015 |

Du zheqi

Du zheqi

China

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11:45 AM Jul 03 2014 |

DIONIA

Brazil

I had studied hard some cosntitutional law articles, but since i’ve not studied it anymore, I need to catch up the subject by reading a book.

11:45 PM Jun 24 2014 |

naguy

France

When I was studient ,I had an English lesson book called :Catching up with America !

05:57 AM Apr 30 2013 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

nice expression. Reminded me – get you up to speed. I’m trying to catch up with the latest news but most often you read one or two article and that’s it for today;)

03:35 AM Jan 12 2013 |

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