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catch-up
catch-up (kăch′ŭp′, kĕch′-)n.1. An approach or strategy intended to overcome a disadvantage or lead: The competition will be playing catch-up for the rest of the season.2. An increase intended to bring an amount or rate up to a standard: "the statutory catch-up of Social Security benefits with the cost of living" (Nation). catch′-up′ adj.catch′-up` adj. intended to keep up with or surpass a norm or competitor: catch-up pay raises. Idioms: play catch-up, to attempt to overtake a competitor or opponent. [1835–45, Amer.] catch•up (ˈkætʃ əp, ˈkɛtʃ-) n. ketchup. |