catch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
句動詞
1.
追いつく, 追いつく
to reach the same level or standard as someone or something that was ahead
例:
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After being sick, I need to catch up on my schoolwork.
病気の後、学校の勉強を追いつかなければならない。
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The smaller companies are trying to catch up with the market leaders.
中小企業は市場のリーダーに追いつこうとしている。
2.
近況を話し合う, 会う
to meet someone you know, especially someone you have not seen for a long time, in order to talk and exchange news
例:
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Let's catch up over coffee next week.
来週コーヒーを飲みながら近況を話し合おう。
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It was great to catch up with you after all these years.
何年かぶりにあなたと会えて本当に良かった。