Catch up and Lag

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Catch up verb - To catch or hold as if in a net.

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Lag is an antonym for catch up.

Lag verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack

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Catch up is an antonym for lag.

Nearby Word: lagging

For example, saltwater crocodiles blow bubbles to potential mates, and spectacled caimans will wait for straggling baby caimans to catch up if they lag behind.

Source: Never Smile at a Crocodile
The Kingdom Hearts games has the other two party members following Sora around, and they don't follow you around perfectly... they often lag behind, having to catch up when you stop.

Source: All in a Row

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