1. To learn belatedly; find out about something after it happened.
2. To reach a the point where one should be after a delay.
1. Rejoindre. Rattraper le peloton.
2. Retenir. Rattraper quelqu'un dans sa chute.
3. Corriger. Rattraper une erreur.
Intended to catch up to a theoretical norm or a competitor's accomplishments
The act or fact of catching up or trying to catch up (as with a norm or competitor) ; also; an increase intended to achieve catch-up