take hold

take hold

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take hold in WordNet English dictionary

verb

have or hold in one's hands or grip
"Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
hold take hold
assume control
take hold take charge take control

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take hold in English Wiktionary

(verb) to take charge, to take control

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