catch (EN)

verb, noun

verb “catch”

1. to capture or snare something trying to escape
   Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.

   The cat finally caught the mouse after chasing it around the house all morning.
2. to seize or intercept an object moving through the air
   During the game, she caught the frisbee effortlessly.
3. to grip or entangle something
   Her hair caught on the branch as she ran through the forest.
4. to be in time for
   Hurry up, or you won't catch the boss.
5. to understand something that has been communicated
   She finally caught the meaning of the joke and burst out laughing.
6. to find someone unexpectedly doing something, often something wrong
   She caught her son sneaking cookies from the jar late at night.
7. to use a mode of transportation
   We we'll catch the train to the city, and then we'll change to the bus number 37.
8. to take a moment to regain something necessary (like breath or sleep)
   After running up the stairs, she paused at the top to catch her breath.
9. (transitive, of fire) to spread to
   The sparks flew from the campfire and caught the dry grass nearby, starting a small blaze.
10. to become infected with an illness
    I caught a cold from my roommate and had to miss school for two days.
11. to attract someone's attention or interest
    The colorful poster caught my attention as I walked by.
12. in computing, to handle an error or unexpected event
    The software is designed to catch errors and alert the user immediately.

noun “catch”

1. the act of capturing something that is trying to escape
   The cat's successful catch of the mouse showcased its hunting skills.
2. something that has been captured or caught
   The cat proudly presented its catch, a small mouse, to its owner.
3. the act of catching an object in motion, such as a ball
   During the game, her quick catch saved the team from losing a point.
4. the act of noticing, understanding, or hearing something
   Nice catch on the typo; it completely slipped my attention.
5. the game where players throw and catch a ball
   After dinner, they went outside to enjoy a game of catch in the backyard.
6. a mechanism that stops something from opening
   The suitcase wouldn't stay closed until he fixed the broken catch.
7. a hidden problem or disadvantage in a situation
   The offer seemed too good to be true, so I had to ask, "Is there a catch?"
8. a crick; a sudden muscle pain
   While reaching for the top shelf, she felt a sharp catch in her neck.