[~ + up + on + object] to do enough so that one is no longer behind: He was catching up on his work on weekends. [usually: be + caught + up] to be involved or interested in very strongly: He was caught up in his work and neglected his family.
Definition of catching adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Catching is the act of receiving, gaining possession or intercepting something that has been thrown, propelled or dropped. It typically involves using one's hands, a piece of equipment or part of the body to successfully halt the movement of the object without dropping or losing control of it.
catching definition: easily spread from one person to another. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "catching pen", "enthusiasm is catching", "mocking is catching".
