Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ahold
verb
/əˈhoʊld/
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Definition
Ahold refers to the act of grasping or getting hold of something.
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Examples
- She finally got ahold of the book she had been searching for.
- It’s important to get ahold of your emotions during stressful times.
- You need to get ahold of the situation before it escalates.
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Meaning
The term implies physically or metaphorically holding onto something firmly or obtaining it.
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Synonyms
- grasp
- seize
- obtain
- clutch