Definition of catch
catch 
verb
- to see.
I caught a movie at the theatre in Springfield last night.
by WalterGR, Oct 01 2001.
- to get, buy, attend, etc., when referring to meals. Origin: perhaps derived from hunting, as in catching an animal for food.
I caught lunch at the deli down the street.
Do you want to go catch a bite to eat?
by WalterGR, Oct 01 2001.
- to hear, understand.
Did you catch that?
by WalterGR, Oct 01 2001.
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