Meaning ofcatchin English

Verb

1. to capture or overtake something; stop it from escaping
   The police will catch the thief who ran away.
2. to capture or snare something (or someone) that resists
   The dog will catch the ball if you throw it.
3. to seize or grab hold of something
   She tried to catch the monkey that escaped from the zoo.
4. to contract or be infected with something
   You can catch a cold if you don't wear a coat in winter.
5. to intercept an object in motion
   The baseball player will catch the fly ball.
6. to intercept or block something; receive impact
   The company will catch the attention of investors with its new product.
7. to perceive or understand; grasp mentally
   The student tried to catch the concept of quantum physics.
8. to seize attention; charm or attract
   The new policy aims to catch and prevent cybercrime.
9. to marry or enter a relationship; become attached
   They will catch each other's eyes at the party tonight.
10. to hit or strike someone with force
    The boxer tried to catch his opponent with a strong punch.
11. to overtake or reach something in time
    If you hurry, you can catch the last bus and arrive on time.
12. to discover someone doing something unexpectedly
    The manager caught an employee sneaking out of the office early.
13. to take in something essential; replenish
    The plant will catch water if you pour it slowly.
14. to grip or entangle something
    The fisherman tried to catch the net on a rock.
15. to engage with a mechanism; stick
    The door will catch the latch if you push it gently.
16. to make a grasping motion
    The athlete made a motion to catch the rope swing.
17. handle an exception; intercept in mid-air
    The fielder will catch the ball to end the batter's turn.
18. seize or intercept a moving object
    The firefighter tried to catch the falling person with a safety net.
19. end a player's innings by catching
    You can catch a virus if you touch contaminated surfaces without washing your hands.
20. fall victim to something unpleasant
    The company will catch the trend by launching new products regularly.
21. to be touched by something; affected
    The city will catch the full force of the hurricane.
22. to become infected with an illness
    The tourist caught a bad cold after walking in the rain.
23. to receive or be impacted by elements
    The crops will catch too much sunlight if they are not shaded.
24. to acquire through sympathy or influence
    The audience will catch the excitement of the concert from the energetic performers.
25. to be hit or affected by something
    The city will catch the full force of the storm.
26. to grasp or understand an idea; perceive mentally
    The student finally caught the concept of advanced mathematics.
27. to reproduce or echo a spirit faithfully
    The artist's painting managed to catch the essence of the landscape.
28. to attract and hold someone's attention
    The advertisement is designed to catch the viewer's attention immediately.