grip

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de agarrar firmemente algo, la capacidad de mantener el control sobre una situación u objeto, y también la parte de un objeto destinada a ser agarrada con la mano.

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.

   Asimiento o agarre firme

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclaspclutchgrasphandgripholdpurchasetraction

2. Control or influenceB2formal

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

   Control o influencia

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscommandcontrolgraspholdinfluencemasterypowersway

   Antónimosimpotencepowerlessnessweakness

3. B2informal

   A clear understanding or comprehension of something.

   Comprensión, entendimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosapprehensioncommandcomprehensiongraspholdmasteryperceptionunderstanding

   Antónimosconfusionincomprehensionmisunderstanding

• Verbo que expresa la acción de sujetar algo con fuerza o firmemente, o de captar y mantener la atención de alguien.

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.

   Agarrar firmemente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclaspclenchclutchgrasphold

   Antónimosfreeloosenrelease

2. Hold attentionB2formal

   To hold the attention or interest of someone.

   Cautivar la atención

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

   Sinónimosabsorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinaterivetspellbind

   Antónimosboredistract