catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
Synonyms
Examples of catch on in a Sentence
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The interaction was caught on camera by both a bystander and the cop’s body camera.
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Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
The officers fired seven shots, striking Sullivan four times in a shooting caught on one officer’s body camera, according to the plaintiff’s attorney’s.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Two men were caught on video knocking over a Nevada rock formation that dates back millions of years.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Very large sharks — up to an estimated 23 feet — have been caught on submersible cameras at great depths.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Both vehicles caught on fire after the crash.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
The carjacking was caught on camera by a witness at a red light off the busy intersection of East Lake Drive and Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
The events were caught on multiple videos by pro-Palestinian activists who were present.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Automation is catching on Self-service kiosks are fairly commonplace in large fast food chains.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
The officers fired seven shots, striking Sullivan four times in a shooting caught on one officer’s body camera, according to the plaintiff’s attorney’s.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Two men were caught on video knocking over a Nevada rock formation that dates back millions of years.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Very large sharks — up to an estimated 23 feet — have been caught on submersible cameras at great depths.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Both vehicles caught on fire after the crash.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
The carjacking was caught on camera by a witness at a red light off the busy intersection of East Lake Drive and Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
The events were caught on multiple videos by pro-Palestinian activists who were present.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Automation is catching on Self-service kiosks are fairly commonplace in large fast food chains.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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