catchup

/ˈkætʃˌʌp/
verb
  1. To reach the same level or position as someone or something after being behind. (Usually used in the phrase 'catch up'.)
    • She ran fast to catchup with her friends ahead.
    • The company is trying to catchup with its competitors in technology.
    • He studied all weekend to catchup on his homework.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used as a condiment. (Also spelled ketchup.)
    • He prefers catchup over mustard on his hamburger.
    • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of catchup to add sweetness.
    • She put catchup on her french fries and hot dog.
  2. An act or instance of reaching the same level or status as someone or something after being behind.
    • After missing two weeks of school, she had a lot of catchup to do.
    • The team played a catchup game to make up for the rain delay.
    • He needed a catchup meeting to review what he had missed.
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