Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get hold of something
Phrasal verb
/ɡɛt hoʊld əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To acquire or obtain something, often after some effort or difficulty.
Examples
- Could you help me get hold of that book I wanted?
- I finally managed to get hold of the latest research paper.
- It took a while, but she was able to get hold of the necessary tools for the project.
Meaning
The phrase ‘get hold of something’ means to find, reach, or come into possession of an item or information. This can be something tangible, like an object, or intangible, like a piece of information.
Synonyms
- obtain
- acquire
- procure
- secure
- attain
