Meaning of the word "take hold of" in English
What does "take hold of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
take hold of
US /teɪk hoʊld əv/
UK /teɪk həʊld əv/
Idiom
1.
to grasp something physically
Example:
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She reached out and took hold of his hand.
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The child took hold of the toy tightly.
2.
to begin to have an effect or influence
Example:
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Panic began to take hold of the crowd.
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The new ideas are slowly taking hold of the public imagination.