catch up, v.tr.1Beirim ar, fostaím (rud). We were caught up in this wave of enthusiasm, scuab an taom dúthrachta seo leis sinn. 2To catch s.o. up (in a speech), breith gearr ar dhuine, 3(Overtake) To catch s.o. up, v.i. to catch up with s.o., teacht suas le duine, coinneáil le duine, breith ar dhuine.