English-Finnish translations for catch on

Definition of catch on

• To begin to understand; to realize
• To become popular; to become commonplace; to become the standard
• To become stuck to the cooking vessel; to brown or burn slightly

Examples

• He didnt have to explain; I caught on right away.
• Its a crummy idea, and I certainly hope it does not catch on.
• At first, many people didnt like that kind of music, but after a while it caught on.

Related words

• catch question
• catch oneself
• catch attention
• catch someone with one's hand in the cookie jar
• catch someone with one’s hand in the cookie jar
• catch someone's eye
• catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar
• catch someone's drift
• catch one's breath