lay hold of
The phrase 'lay hold of' is often used to describe the act of seizing, obtaining, or comprehending something.
Definition
B2Physical Action
(common, informal)To seize or grasp something firmly.
Example
- He clutched at branches, shrubs, anything he could lay hold of to break his fall.
B2Acquisition
(common, informal)To obtain or take possession of something.
Example
- She managed to lay hold of the last ticket for the concert.
B2Understanding
(common, informal)To understand or comprehend something.
Example
- It took him a while to lay hold of the complex concepts in the book.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lay hold of":
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