grip

• Substantiv, das ein festes Halten, einen Griff oder die Kontrolle über etwas bezeichnet, sowie den Teil eines Gegenstands, der zum Anfassen oder Festhalten dient.

A noun referring to a firm hold, grasp, or control over something, or a part of an object designed for holding.

1. B1formal

   A firm hold or grasp on something.

   Griff

   • He tightened his grip on the rope.
   • She lost her grip and fell from the ladder.
   • The child had a strong grip on his mother's hand.

   Synonymeclaspclutchgrasphandgripholdpurchasetraction

2. Control or influenceB2formal

   Power or control over a situation, person, or thing.

   Kontrolle oder Einfluss

   • The dictator maintained a tight grip on the country.
   • She has a good grip on the company's finances.
   • The fear of failure had a strong grip on his mind.

   Synonymecommandcontrolgraspholdinfluencemasterypowersway

   Antonymeimpotencepowerlessnessweakness

3. B2informal

   A clear understanding or comprehension of something.

   Verständnis

   • He has a solid grip on the subject matter.
   • I need to get a better grip on the new software.
   • She quickly got a grip on the complex instructions.

   Synonymeapprehensioncommandcomprehensiongraspholdmasteryperceptionunderstanding

   Antonymeconfusionincomprehensionmisunderstanding

• Verb, das das feste oder kräftige Halten von etwas bezeichnet oder das Fesseln und Festhalten von Aufmerksamkeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding something firmly or tightly, or to engage and hold someone's attention.

1. Hold tightlyA2formal

   To take and keep a firm hold of something.

   Festhalten

   • She gripped the handle tightly as the bus moved.
   • He gripped the rope to avoid falling.
   • The child gripped his mother's hand in the crowd.

   Synonymeclaspclenchclutchgrasphold

   Antonymefreeloosenrelease

2. Hold attentionB2formal

   To hold the attention or interest of someone.

   Aufmerksamkeit fesseln

   • The novel gripped me from the first page.
   • Her speech gripped the entire audience.
   • The mystery story gripped his imagination.

   Synonymeabsorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinaterivetspellbind

   Antonymeboredistract