Take Hold (Verb)
Meaning 1
Assume control.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The idea of changing careers took hold of her after years of being unhappy in her job.
- A fierce storm took hold of the city leaving thousands without power.
- She gently took hold of the kitten's fragile body.
- Her dream of becoming a famous artist never took hold in her lifetime.
- As the inspiring words left the coach's lips, motivation took hold of the team.