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This phrase may also be written "get a hold of."
get hold of(
geht
hold
uhv
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (figurative) (informal) (to manage to get)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. conseguir
I never got hold of that rare baseball card I wanted.Nunca conseguí la tarjeta de béisbol rara que quería.
b. hacerse con
Did you get hold of the book for Monday's class?¿Te hiciste con el libro para la clase del lunes?
2. (figurative) (informal) (to communicate with)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
3. (to grasp)
a. agarrar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I got hold of her shirt and pulled her away from the road.Agarré su camisa y la saqué de la calle.
b. apoderarse de
The boys' father got hold of the toy and stopped the fight.El padre de los niños se apoderó del juguete y paró la pelea.
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