- an effort to reach or pass a norm, especially after a period of delay: After the slowdown there was a catch-up in production.
- an effort to catch up with or surpass a competitor, as in a sports contest.
- an instance of catching up.
- intended to keep up with or surpass a norm or competitor: a catch-up pay raise to offset inflation.
- to make a special effort to overcome a late start, a liability, or the advantage a competitor has: After Russia launched the first space satellite, other countries had to play catch-up.
- a variant spelling (esp US) of ketchup
- to seize and take up (something) quickly
- to reach or pass (someone or something), after following
- to make up for lost ground or deal with a backlog (in some specified task or activity)
- to absorb or involve
- to raise by or as if by fastening
