verb

catch

Translation

to catch, to get, to understand

Can you catch the ball?

I need to catch the 8 AM train.

I need to catch the 8 a.m. train.

I hope I don't catch a cold.

I didn't catch what you said.

((sth.)) to stop and hold something that is moving She caught the keys I threw.

((sth.)) to get on a form of transport We have to catch a bus.

((sth.)) to become infected with an illness He caught the flu.

((sth.)) to hear or understand something Sorry, I didn't catch your name.

Synonyms: grab, seize, capture, get; Antonyms: release, throw, miss

From Latin 'captiare' (to chase), from 'capere' (to take).

Think of a baseball 'catcher' whose job is to 'catch' the ball.