Catch and Keep up
Opposite meaning terms
Catch
Catch verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
Usage example: I caught myself just as I was about to step into the freshly poured concrete
Keep up
Keep up verb - To continue to operate or to meet one's needs.
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