Definitions for take hold

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. take hold, take charge, take control(verb)

    assume control

  2. hold, take hold(verb)

    have or hold in one's hands or grip

    "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"

Wiktionary

  1. take hold(Verb)

    to grasp, seize

  2. take hold(Verb)

    to take root, become established


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