catchup

[ kach-uhp, kech- ]

/ ˈkætʃ əp, ˈkɛtʃ- /

noun

ketchup.

Words nearby catchup

catch someone's eye, catch some rays, catch some z's, catch stitch, catch the drift, catchup, catchwater drain, catchweed, catchweight, catchword, catchy

Definition for catchup (2 of 2)

catch-up

[ kach-uhp ]

/ ˈkætʃˌʌp /

noun

an effort to reach or pass a norm, especially after a period of delay: After the slowdown there was a catch-up in production.

an effort to catch up with or surpass a competitor, as in a sports contest.

an instance of catching up.

adjective

intended to keep up with or surpass a norm or competitor: a catch-up pay raise to offset inflation.

Origin of catch-up

1835–45, Americanism; noun, adj. use of verb phrase catch up

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Example sentences from the Web for catchup

A conversation with Mary Higgins Clark seems like a catchup with an absent aunt, or a proverbial long lost friend.
Mary Higgins Clark Interview About New Book, I'll Walk Alone|Sandra McElwaine|April 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Add a tablespoonful of butter and any catchup or sauce desired.
The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking|Helen Campbell
Put in the catchup at the last, and hold it over the fire just long enough to be thoroughly heated.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches|Eliza Leslie
If making a rich soup that requires wine or catchup, let it be added the last thing, just before the soup is taken from the fire.
Miss Leslie's New Cookery Book|Eliza Leslie

Catchup, sauces, and jellies are now frequently preserved in this way.
General Science|Bertha M. Clark
Strain the gravy when it has boiled long enough, and flavour it with catchup.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches|Eliza Leslie

British Dictionary definitions for catchup (1 of 2)

catchup

/ (ˈkætʃəp, ˈkɛtʃ-) /

noun

a variant spelling (esp US) of ketchup

British Dictionary definitions for catchup (2 of 2)

catch up

verb (adverb)

(tr) to seize and take up (something) quickly

(when intr, often foll by with) to reach or pass (someone or something), after followinghe soon caught him up

(intr; usually foll by on or with) to make up for lost ground or deal with a backlog (in some specified task or activity)

(tr; often passive) to absorb or involveshe was caught up in her reading

(tr) to raise by or as if by fasteningthe hem of her dress was caught up with ribbons

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Idioms and Phrases with catchup

catch up

Suddenly snatch or lift up, as in The wind caught up the kite and sent it high above the trees. [First half of 1300s]

Also, catch up with. Come from behind, overtake. This usage can be either literal, as in You run so fast it's hard to catch up with you, or figurative, as in The auditors finally caught up with the embezzler. [Mid-1800s]

Become involved with, enthralled by, as in We all were caught up in the magical mood of that evening. [Mid-1600s]

Also, catch up on or with. Bring or get up to date, as in Let's get together soon and catch up on all the news, or Tonight I have to catch up with my correspondence. [First half of 1900s]

单词	catchup
释义	catchup [ kach-uhp, kech- ] / ˈkætʃ əp, ˈkɛtʃ- / noun ketchup. Words nearby catchup catch someone's eye, catch some rays, catch some z's, catch stitch, catch the drift, catchup, catchwater drain, catchweed, catchweight, catchword, catchy Definition for catchup (2 of 2) catch-up [ kach-uhp ] / ˈkætʃˌʌp / noun an effort to reach or pass a norm, especially after a period of delay: After the slowdown there was a catch-up in production. an effort to catch up with or surpass a competitor, as in a sports contest. an instance of catching up. adjective intended to keep up with or surpass a norm or competitor: a catch-up pay raise to offset inflation. Origin of catch-up 1835–45, Americanism; noun, adj. use of verb phrase catch up Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for catchup A conversation with Mary Higgins Clark seems like a catchup with an absent aunt, or a proverbial long lost friend. Mary Higgins Clark Interview About New Book, I'll Walk Alone\|Sandra McElwaine\|April 29, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Add a tablespoonful of butter and any catchup or sauce desired. The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking\|Helen Campbell Put in the catchup at the last, and hold it over the fire just long enough to be thoroughly heated. Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches\|Eliza Leslie If making a rich soup that requires wine or catchup, let it be added the last thing, just before the soup is taken from the fire. Miss Leslie's New Cookery Book\|Eliza Leslie Catchup, sauces, and jellies are now frequently preserved in this way. General Science\|Bertha M. Clark Strain the gravy when it has boiled long enough, and flavour it with catchup. Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches\|Eliza Leslie British Dictionary definitions for catchup (1 of 2) catchup / (ˈkætʃəp, ˈkɛtʃ-) / noun a variant spelling (esp US) of ketchup British Dictionary definitions for catchup (2 of 2) catch up verb (adverb) (tr) to seize and take up (something) quickly (when intr, often foll by with) to reach or pass (someone or something), after followinghe soon caught him up (intr; usually foll by on or with) to make up for lost ground or deal with a backlog (in some specified task or activity) (tr; often passive) to absorb or involveshe was caught up in her reading (tr) to raise by or as if by fasteningthe hem of her dress was caught up with ribbons Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with catchup catch up 1 Suddenly snatch or lift up, as in The wind caught up the kite and sent it high above the trees. [First half of 1300s] 2 Also, catch up with. Come from behind, overtake. This usage can be either literal, as in You run so fast it's hard to catch up with you, or figurative, as in The auditors finally caught up with the embezzler. [Mid-1800s] 3 Become involved with, enthralled by, as in We all were caught up in the magical mood of that evening. [Mid-1600s] 4 Also, catch up on or with. Bring or get up to date, as in Let's get together soon and catch up on all the news, or Tonight I have to catch up with my correspondence. [First half of 1900s] The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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