get hold of
The phrase "get hold of" is commonly used in English to describe obtaining, contacting, or understanding something, often implying effort or persistence.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To obtain or acquire something.
Example
- I finally got hold of the tickets for the concert.
B1Communication
(informal)To contact or communicate with someone.
Example
- I've been trying to get hold of my lawyer for days.
B2Physical
(informal)To grasp or seize something physically.
Example
- She managed to get hold of the rope just in time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get hold of":
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