What does "catch" mean?

Vocabulary Word: catch

1. Definition (v.) watch (usually on tv)

Examples Did you catch the show on Africa last night? It was really good.

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2. Definition (v.) watch; see

Examples Did you catch the show on Africa last night? It was really good.

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3. Definition (v.) have the opportunity to see or go to

Examples I’m running late to the movie. I hope I catch the previews.

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4. Definition (n.) trick; hidden requirement or problem

Examples James is a perfect boyfriend. The only catch is, he’s already married.

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5. Definition (v.) reach something one is chasing

Examples The police followed the robber, but couldn’t catch him.

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6. Definition (v.) grasp; understand

Examples Georgia didn’t catch the subtle messages in the movie.

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MotherEarth

Canada

Server catches a glass of win when busboy has been whipping out the customer’s table .

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Turkey

There is a “catch” in what he is saying.

I am sorry but I did not “catch” what you were saying. Can you slow down, please?

I “caught” the best talk show on TV last night, luckily.

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