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Thoroughly preoccupied with, or absorbed in, something
“Tess was just completely caught up in her own story, essentially well-meaning, but completely unable to consider the world without herself at the center.”
Involved in an affair or event
“When Burr's plots against the young United States are exposed, Nolan is caught up in the scandal and court-martialed.”
Mesmerized by someone or something, typically in a positive way
Showing or feeling insecurity or uncertainty
(idiomatic, figuratively) Burdened or weighed down, especially by a mass of something unpleasant
Running behind schedule
Past tense for to reach level terms with someone or something that was once ahead
“After much practice, I have finally managed to catch up with him in terms of ability.”
(catch one up) Past tense for to impart information or knowledge
“Let me just catch you up on what's been happening since your hiatus.”
Past tense for to meet with someone, usually for purposes of sharing information
“It's been a while. Let's catch up again this Thursday!”
(caught up) Past tense for to catch in, or as in, a trap
“Admittedly, I was just a young idealist who was caught up in the political fanaticism of the times.”
Past tense for to involve in a (complicated) situation
“Michael has Lycan potential, but he is caught up in a plan to end the war forever.”
(caught up) Past tense for to hold or engage the attention of
“She has been completely caught up in rap music ever since she heard Gold Digger by Kanye West.”
Past tense for to meet again
Past tense for to gradually get nearer to someone or something
Past tense for to catch up on
Past tense for to take, gather or pick up
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