get hold of

verb

Definitions

  1. To obtain.

    • Withnail: I want to stop and get hold of a child.
  2. To pick up or grab.

    • I: Now get hold of that map.
  3. To contact (a person).

    • Get hold of John and tell him the meeting's been canceled.
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. To control or stabilize (oneself).

      • Get hold of yourself!

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