play catch-up
play catch-up · plays catch-up · played catch-up · playing catch-up
In a losing scenario, to take risks in an attempt to regain the leadIn a losing scenario, to take risks in an attempt to regain the lead.
Meaning
2 senses(also)In a losing scenario, to take risks in an attempt to regain the lead.
To attend to work that was left undone or that has accumulated after a break or vacation.
Forms
plays catch-up, playing catch-up, played catch-up, played catch-up| Base form | play catch-up · to play catch-up |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | plays catch-up |
| Present participle | playing catch-up |
| Past simple | played catch-up |
| Past participle | played catch-up |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle