Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ahold

verb
/əˈhoʊld/
Definition
Ahold refers to the act of grasping or getting hold of something.
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.
Meaning
The term implies physically or metaphorically holding onto something firmly or obtaining it.
Synonyms
  • grasp
  • seize
  • obtain
  • clutch