Word of the Week - 64

CATCH UP

This week's word is an inseparable phrasal verb which has a number of meanings.

First of all, you can use this phrasal verb to mean learn or discuss the latest news. When you haven't seen somebody for a while you can go for a drink with them and catch up on the latest gossip and find out what they have been doing since you last saw them.

Secondly, you can use this phrasal verb to mean reach the same quality or standard as someone else. When you miss a lot of English classes, for example, you may find it hard to catch up with the rest of the class.

Finally, you can use this phrasal verb to mean do something which you haven't had time to do earlier. Sometimes people have to stay late at the office to catch up on some reports because they haven't had time to do them during the day for whatever reason.