catch on to

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But when the rock structures in these faults are more complex and jagged, these structures catch on to one another and get stuck.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

Will Cornelius, the vice president of Cornelius Seed, told the lawmakers people working in the seed industry are aware but the wider public has yet to catch on to China’s interest in America’s farms.

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2023

"I don't think you would catch on to me not singing pronouns, in the same way you wouldn't catch on to an artist saying 'her' or 'him'," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2023

“I’m just hoping that more people catch on to this idea that you can co-locate but still have your own separate spaces and have the best of both worlds,” she said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

“You’ll catch on to using it in no time,” he said.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham