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.

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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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