English Dictionary

catch step

verb

To match the pace (of another person or a beat). / (metaphoric) To change so as to function harmoniously with; fit in. / (metaphoric) To adjust to advances in circumstances or criteria; catch up.

She tried to catch step with the fast-paced music.

意味（1）

To match the pace (of another person or a beat).

They always start wrong, somehow, when they go out together, and then, while he tries to catch step with her, she endeavors to get in with him. After both have been shuffling about over the pavement for several minutes in a perfectly absurd manner, they go ahead out of step just as before.

意味（2）

(metaphoric) To change so as to function harmoniously with; fit in.

And so the pageant moves on and you and I now catch step and for a short time will play our part in making the pattern of the Federation of this day.

意味（3）

(metaphoric) To adjust to advances in circumstances or criteria; catch up.

The quickest way to get acquainted with these new conditions is to have them slap us in the face. Wait till we all catch step again, and then watch this country.