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Definition catch on in American English

catch on phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to become popular or fashionable

Example

Sports drinks have caught on as consumers have become more health-conscious.

Example

Cruise control initially was thought of as a luxury item, but slowly caught on with car buyers at other levels.

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2

to understand

Example

He didn't catch on at first.

Example

Then I caught on to what it was the guy was saying.

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Definition catch on in American English