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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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Том шел быстро, как только мог, чтобы догна́ть Мэри. Tom walked as fast as he could to catch up with Mary.
Я бежа́л как можно быстре́е, чтобы догна́ть её. I ran as fast as possible to catch up with her.
Он доба́вил маши́не ско́рости и догна́л меня. He accelerated his car and overtook me.
Я догоню́ тебя скоро. I will soon catch up with you.
Ты должен много занима́ться, чтобы догна́ть свой класс. You have to study hard to catch up with your class.
Поспеши́, или ты не дого́нишь его. Hurry up, or you won't catch up with him.
Я догоню́ вас позже. I'll catch up with you later.
Они быстро нас догна́ли. They caught up with us quickly.
Я уско́рил свой шаг, чтобы догна́ть её. I quickened my steps to catch up with her.
Я скоро вас догоню́. I will soon catch up with you.