As a Noun: 1. The catching of someone or something and making them a prisoner, especially after a struggle or in a war. English = capture. 2. Work which you need to do on some activity which is late in order to make it complete or at least up to date. English = catching up. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To catch someone or something and make them a prisoner, especially after a struggle or in a war. English = capture. 2. To reach someone who is in front of you by walking or running faster than they are walking or running. English = catch up with, catch up to. 3. To see something clearly or think about something and realise its importance and significance. English = catch, notice. 4. [Especially when the sign is repeated] of a wild animal, to capture, kill and eat other animals. English = prey on.