catch up with

(verb) catch up with and possibly overtake. Synonyms: overtake, catch, catch up with. Example: "The rolls royce caught us near the exit ramp."

(verb) make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point. Synonyms: make up, catch up with. Examples: "I have to make up a french exam." "Can i catch up with the material or is it too late?."