Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take-hold

verb phrase

/teɪk hoʊld/

Definition

To gain a firm grip or to establish control over something.

Examples

After weeks of practice, the climber managed to take hold of the ledge.
As the project progressed, the new management began to take hold of the company’s direction.

Meaning

The phrase ‘take hold’ refers to the action of seizing or grasping something firmly, either physically or metaphorically. It can imply taking control of a situation or establishing a strong influence over something.