SkyfireDict

taking hold   (TTS Sound)

The noun taking hold has 1 sense

• grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension -- (the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles))

The verb take hold has 2 senses

• take hold, take charge, take control -- (assume control)


• hold, take hold -- (have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him")