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догна́ть

verb, perfective
Partner догоня́ть
somewhat often used word (#2943)

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catch up

Also: overtake, come up, run down, overhaul

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Я тебя догоню́. I'll catch up with you.
Тому пришло́сь бежа́ть, чтобы догна́ть авто́бус. Tom had to run to catch the bus.
Они быстро догна́ли нас. They caught up with us quickly.
Как бы быстро вы ни шли, вы не смо́жете догна́ть его. No matter how fast you walk, you won't be able to catch up with him.
Я скоро вас догоню́. I will soon catch up with you.
Том догна́л Мэри. Tom caught up with Mary.
Иди́ вперед, Том. Я тебя скоро догоню́. You go ahead, Tom. I'll catch up soon.
Я уско́рил свой шаг, чтобы догна́ть её. I quickened my steps to catch up with her.
Она догнала́ тебя во всех отноше́ниях. She has caught up with you in every respect.
Том вскоре догна́л Мэри. Tom soon caught up with Mary.