catch and kill

Questions

What does catch and kill mean?

The media technique of suppressing a story by buying the exclusive rights to it, with a legally enforceable non-disclosure agreement, and then refusing to publish it.

How to pronounce catch and kill

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “catch and kill”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “catch and kill”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “catch and kill” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.