All English-speaking regionsneutralcommon
- Overtaken or reached by someone or something, as when a pursuer catches up with a person ahead.
- To come up against the consequences of past actions; to have repercussions or penalties reach one.
All English-speaking regionsneutralinformal
- Be involved in or absorbed by an activity, emotion, or situation so that one pays it great attention or is unable to disengage (e.g., being caught up in an argument or event).
All English-speaking regionsneutralbusiness
- Bring current or up to date with respect to work, responsibilities, or information (e.g., to become caught up on tasks or news).