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a·hold A0152800 (ə-hōld′)n. A hold or grip: Grab ahold of the rope.ahold (əˈhəʊld) adv1. to get ahold of to manage to find, contact, or obtain someone or something2. to get ahold of to grab ahold of to take ahold of to take hold of something firmly3. to get ahold of oneself to force oneself to become calm and sensible after a shock or in a difficult situationa•hold (əˈhoʊld) n. Informal. a hold or grasp (often fol. by of): He took ahold of my arm. Grab ahold! [1600–10] Translationsahold
grab (a)hold of (someone)1. Literally, to grab and hold onto someone with one's hands. The police officer grabbed hold of the suspect before he could run away. My sister grabbed ahold of me at our mother's funeral to keep herself from breaking down in tears.2. To gain total control, influence, or power over someone. Once major corporations grab hold of a politician, it's easy to predict where his political interests will lie. Addiction seems to have completely grabbed ahold of John.3. To capture someone's attention, interest, or imagination. Her latest novel grabbed hold of me and didn't let go until I'd read it cover to cover.See also: grab, ofcatch (a)hold of (someone or something)To grasp or grip something. Catch hold of that end of the sheet and pull it straight. I tried to catch ahold of her before she fell off the step, but it happened too fast.See also: catch, ofget ahold of (one)1. Literally, to grab and hold onto someone with one's hands. The police officer got ahold of the suspect before he could run away. My sister got ahold of me at our mother's funeral to keep herself from breaking down in tears.2. To successfully make contact and communicate with one. I wasn't able to get ahold of my brother over the weekend, I hope he's OK.3. To gain total control, influence, or power over one. Well, once corporations get ahold of a politician, it's easy to predict where that senator's or congressperson's interests will lie. Addiction seems to have completely gotten ahold of John.4. To capture one's attention, interest, or imagination. Her latest novel got ahold of me and didn't let go until I'd read it cover to cover.See also: ahold, get, oftake (a)hold1. To grasp or seize something in one's hands. Take hold of this rope and lower yourself out the window. He took ahold of the box and carried it out of the building.2. To become settled, established, or in control with great power and tenacity. Panic took hold of the crowd when the gunshot was heard. I'm afraid the cancer has taken ahold of his entire body.See also: taketake (a)hold of (someone or something)To grasp or seize in one's hands. Take hold of this rope and lower yourself out the window. He took ahold of the box and carried it out of the building. I tried to take ahold of her before she fell off the step, but it happened too fast.See also: of, takelay hold of (someone or something)To grasp or grip someone or something. Lay hold of that end of the sheet and pull it straight. I tried to lay hold of her before she fell off the step, but it happened too fast.See also: hold, lay, of(a)hold of (someone or something)1. Literally, a grip on someone or something. The police officer got ahold of the suspect before he could run away. My sister had ahold of me at our mother's funeral to keep herself from breaking down in tears.2. Successful contact and communication with someone. I wasn't able to get ahold of my brother over the weekend, I hope he's OK.3. Total control, influence, or power over someone. Well, once corporations get ahold of a politician, it's easy to predict where that senator's or congressperson's interests will lie. Addiction seems to have completely gotten ahold of John.4. Captivation of someone's attention, interest, or imagination. Her latest novel got ahold of me and didn't let go until I'd read it cover to cover.See also: ofhave (a)hold of (someone or something)Literally, to have a grip on someone or something. The police officer had ahold of the suspect before he could run away. My sister had ahold of me at our mother's funeral to keep herself from breaking down in tears.See also: have, of |