- catch; catching; obtaining (e.g. information); receiving (e.g. radio transmission or phone call)
This meaning refers to the act of successfully grabbing or acquiring something, whether it's a physical object, information, or a communication like a phone call.
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He caught important information.
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The phone reception was not good.
- shop tout; puller-in
This meaning denotes someone who actively tries to attract customers, often in a competitive or aggressive manner, typically found in markets or around shops.
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He is a tout catching tourists at the street corner.
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Without the touts, the shop wouldn't get any customers.
- catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
This usage involves the technique of propelling oneself in water, where "catching" refers to the initial phase in swimming or rowing that aids in gaining momentum.
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He uses an efficient catch to propel himself through the water.
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The catch is important when rowing a boat.
- catcher
This meaning refers to a person or thing that catches something, often in a sporting context, such as in baseball.
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He is known as an excellent catcher.
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The catcher received the ball.
- call waiting
This meaning relates to a telephone feature that allows the user to receive an incoming call while already on another call.
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He received another call while on the line and used call waiting.
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He utilized the call waiting feature so he wouldn't miss an important business call.
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