Meaning of catchup In English

• 0 a meeting or conversation in which people discuss what has happened since the last time that they met:

  • I'm seeing my boss for a catch-up next week.

  • Whether it's an after-work dinner, a catchup with friends or family, or a romantic meal for two, this restaurant has what you need.

  • These companies have a lot of catch-up to do, and whole product lines to replace with modern technology.

  • This is a much needed catch-up after years of underinvestment.

  • They raced ahead into new markets, leaving other companies to play catch-up.

  • England had to play catchup, twice overcoming one-goal deficits.

• 1 →  catch-up TV :

  • You can watch it on catch-up.

• 2 another spelling of ketchup :

  • The burger has catchup and mustard.

• 3 used to describe something that helps you reach the same standard, stage, or level as others, usually after you have missed something such as lessons or opportunities to practise:

  • If there is a shortfall, you may be required to make hefty catch-up payments.

  • catchup classes/sessions