(transitive) To discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate. / (transitive, cricket) To put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.

A latching device that prevents accidental activation of a dangerous event; an interlock.

(idiomatic) To be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.

(American football) A uncontested catch on a kicking play, after the receiver waves his hand to indicate that he will not run with the ball, assuring that he will not be tackled on catching it.

(drama, singing) A pause to take a breath.

(obsolete, transitive) To trick, cheat.

present participle of catch up

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of catch up

(idiomatic, said of an ornament or an object) To be rarely used.

plural of catch-up; alternative spelling of catch ups