Catch up on
phrasal verb
To do or find out about something that you have not had time to do earlier.
I decided to stay in during the weekend to catch up on some house chores that I had put off earlier.
Often appears as...
- catch up on work
- catch up on sleep
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To make up work that was missed, often due to prior obligations or time constraints.
During her sick leave, the student had to catch up on all the assignments she had missed.
Often appears as...
- catch up on assignments
- catch up on lessons
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To learn about the recent events or news you have missed.
During their lunch break, they would often catch up on the latest news and gossip.
Often appears as...
- catch up on news
- catch up on gossip
Usage tips
General, Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To watch the episodes of a television program or a series that you have missed.
She spent her day off catching up on her favorite television series.
Often appears as...
- catch up on series
- catch up on shows
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To do or find out about something that you have not had time to do earlier.
I decided to stay in during the weekend to catch up on some house chores that I had put off earlier.
Often appears as...
- catch up on work
- catch up on sleep
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To make up work that was missed, often due to prior obligations or time constraints.
During her sick leave, the student had to catch up on all the assignments she had missed.
Often appears as...
- catch up on assignments
- catch up on lessons
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To learn about the recent events or news you have missed.
During their lunch break, they would often catch up on the latest news and gossip.
Often appears as...
- catch up on news
- catch up on gossip
Usage tips
General, Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To watch the episodes of a television program or a series that you have missed.
She spent her day off catching up on her favorite television series.
Often appears as...
- catch up on series
- catch up on shows
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Time Management
Use 'catch up on' when discussing the completion of tasks delayed by busy schedules.
After the conference, I'll need to catch up on my emails.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Instant
'Catch up on' implies a process, not an immediate action, to address pending activities.
This weekend will be perfect to catch up on gardening.
Pro Tip 1/2Time Management
Use 'catch up on' when discussing the completion of tasks delayed by busy schedules.
After the conference, I'll need to catch up on my emails.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Instant
'Catch up on' implies a process, not an immediate action, to address pending activities.
This weekend will be perfect to catch up on gardening.
Pro Tip 1/2Time Management
Use 'catch up on' when discussing the completion of tasks delayed by busy schedules.
After the conference, I'll need to catch up on my emails.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Instant
'Catch up on' implies a process, not an immediate action, to address pending activities.
This weekend will be perfect to catch up on gardening.
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