catch on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive) : To become popular or fashionable : To begin to be widely accepted, used, or liked by many people. To understand or comprehend : To grasp the meaning or truth of something, often after a period of not understanding. Usage and Examples Meaning: To become popular : The new dance move quickly caught on with teenagers. This trend caught on in the city almost overnigh...