get hold of

Related to get hold of: get ahold of

get hold of (one)

1. Literally, to grab and hold onto one with the hands. The police officer got hold of suspect before he could run away. My sister got hold of me at our mother's funeral to keep herself from breaking down in tears.
2. To successfully make contact and communicate with one. I wasn't able to get hold of my brother at the weekend, I hope he's OK.
3. To gain total control, influence, or power over one. Well, once major corporations get hold of a politician, it's easy to predict where that senator's or congressperson's interests will lie. Addiction seems to have completely gotten hold of John.
4. To capture one's attention, interest, or imagination. Her latest novel got hold of me and didn't let go until I'd read it cover to cover.
See also: get, hold, of

get hold of (oneself)

To regain control of one's emotions and/or behavior. Get hold of yourself and stop arguing over minor details! We're nearly finished negotiating this thing. I was afraid Stu wasn't going to be able to get hold of himself after that outburst.
See also: get, hold, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get hold of

Grasp, obtain; also, get in touch with. For example, If you can just get hold of one end, I'll get the other, or Jane had no luck getting hold of the book she needed, or I've phoned a dozen times but I can't seem to get hold of him. [c. 1300] Also see lay hold of.
See also: get, hold, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

catch/get/grab/take (a) ˈhold of somebody/something

have or take somebody/something in your hands: He caught hold of her wrists so she couldn’t get away. Lee got hold of the dog by its collar. Quick, grab a hold of that rope.
See also: catch, get, grab, hold, of, somebody, something, take

get ˈhold of somebody/something

obtain something; reach or contact somebody: Do you know where I can get hold of a telephone directory for Paris? I spent all morning on the phone trying to get hold of the manager.
See also: get, hold, of, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

get hold of

1. To come into possession of; find: Where can I get hold of a copy?
2. To communicate with, as by telephone: tried to get hold of you but the line was busy.
3. To gain control of. Often used reflexively: You must get hold of yourself!
See also: get, hold, of
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • get hold of (one)
  • get hold of somebody/something
  • grab (a)hold of (someone)
  • hold with
  • hold with (something)
  • hold onto
  • Will you hold(, please)?
  • hold it
  • Hold it!
  • Would you hold(, please)?