catch-up classes

noun

UK /ˈkætʃʌp ˈklɑːsɪz/

US /ˈkætʃʌp ˈklæsɪz/

Extra classes you take to learn things you missed.

Mia took catch-up classes on Saturday to get better at math.

SYNONYMS

make-up classes remedial classes supplementary lessons extra lessons review classes

RELATED WORDS

tutoring revision homework schoolwork extra help

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Classes that help students who fell behind because they were sick or absent.

After being sick for a week, Leo joined catch-up classes to learn what he missed.

3. Lessons that help someone learn a new skill faster than usual.

The new workers took catch-up classes to learn the computer system quickly.

4. Classes that bring students up to the same level as their classmates.

The school started catch-up classes for kids who needed extra reading practice.