catches, caught, catching
to catch up
phrasal verbC
To update someone on recent events or news
- 1Let's meet for coffee and catch up.
- 2We need to catch up on all the gossip.
When you tell someone what has happened recently, you give them new information they did not know before. You share news or stories about things that happened while they were not there, so they understand what is going on now.
Friends often say "Let's catch up soon" when they want to meet and talk about what has happened in their lives since they last saw each other.
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at a coffee shop
A Quick Update Over Coffee
Donald
Hey Rebecca, it's been a while! Let's catch up on what's been happening.
Rebecca
Sure, Donald! I've been traveling a lot for work lately.
Donald
That sounds exciting! I've been busy with a new project at the office.
Rebecca
Great! We should do this more often to stay updated.
in a retail setting
Retail Reunion
Michael
Hey Richard, it's been a while! How have you been?
Richard
I've been good, just busy with work. We should catch up soon.
Michael
Definitely! Maybe after my shift, we can grab a coffee.
Richard
Sounds perfect. I have so much to tell you!
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