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catch on

catch on

Meaning of catch on

English

to become popular

Русский

становиться популярным, получать распространение

catch on

Pronunciation

British English
/ˌkætʃ ˈɒn/
American English
/ˌkætʃ ˈɑn/

catch on with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом catch on

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5 сочетаний

Становится модным

Becoming popular
the idea caught on
идея прижилась

The idea caught on after our first workshop.

Идея прижилась после нашего первого мастер-класса.

catch on quickly
быстро прижиться

These reusable bags should catch on quickly here.

Эти многоразовые сумки должны здесь быстро прижиться.

  • never caught onтак и не прижилось
  • catch on with young peopleстать популярным у молодёжи
  • really catch onпо-настоящему войти в моду

catch on usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The new app caught on very quickly.

Новое приложение быстро стало популярным.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The idea caught on fast in our town.

Идея быстро стала популярной в нашем городе.

catch on synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between catch on, take off, gain popularity, become a hit, become fashionable, catch fire, and trend

🇬🇧English

To suddenly become successful or popular.

B2often

ENHer video took off on social media.

G
🇬🇧English
gain popularity

More neutral; suggests gradual growth.

B2often

ENThe app is gaining popularity worldwide.

B
🇬🇧English
become a hit

About a single product, song or show.

B2often

ENThe show became a hit with teenagers.

B
🇬🇧English
become fashionable

Specifically about fashion and style.

B2rare word

ENOversized coats became fashionable again.

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
catch fire

Figurative: spread very fast.

B2rare word

ENThe slogan caught fire online.

🇬🇧English

Social media: to be popular right now (trending).

B2often

ENVegan food trends among young people.

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catch on belongs to the topic "rec:fashion_style →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does catch on mean?

to become popular

How do you pronounce catch on?

catch on is pronounced [ˌkætʃ ˈɒn].

How is catch on used in a sentence?

Новое приложение быстро стало популярным. Translation: The new app caught on very quickly.

Is catch on part of rec:fashion_style vocabulary?

Yes, catch on can be learned in the rec:fashion_style topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is catch on part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, catch on can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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