What does "Catch up" mean?

reach someone ahead

Synonym: reach, overtake Opposite: fall behind, lag

"Catch up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

let's catch them up

Peppa Pig S4E41

I'll catch up!

Toy Story

I'm catching up.

Breaking Bad S3E11

we should catch up later.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E19

Now you've got to catch up.

Emily in Paris S2E6

We should grab a coffee or something and catch up.

Family Guy S1E7

I'll catch up

Friends S6E7

SHE'LL NEVER CATCH UP.

Gilmore Girls S1E2

"Catch up" in TV shows & movies

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