Catch up with

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phrasal verb

To reach the same quality or standard as someone or something else.

I was out of the office last week and need to catch up with the others.
Visual representation of "catch up with" - To reach the same quality or standard as someone or something else

Often appears as...

  • catch up with the class
  • catch up with work

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Idiomatic

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Progress Comparison

Used to describe efforts to reach someone else's level of progress or achievement.

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After being sick, she had to catch up with her peers in training.
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Recent Updates

Refers to obtaining the latest information or trends on a topic or area of interest.

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I have to catch up with the latest technology advances to stay competitive.
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