catch–up 
/ˈkætʃˌʌp, ˈkɛtʃˌʌp/ noun
/ˈkætʃˌʌp, ˈkɛtʃˌʌp/ noun Meaning:
play catch-up
: to try to reach the same position, score, etc., as a competitor after you have fallen behind
▪ The team fell behind in the second inning and has had to play catch-up ever since. ▪ The company has been trying to play a difficult game of catch-up ever since its competitor introduced the new product. — see also catch up at 1catch
▪ The team fell behind in the second inning and has had to play catch-up ever since. ▪ The company has been trying to play a difficult game of catch-up ever since its competitor introduced the new product. — see also catch up at 1catch
