grip

• Nom désignant une prise ferme, une saisie ou un contrôle sur quelque chose, ainsi que la partie d'un objet conçue pour être tenue.

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.

   prise ferme / empoignement

   • 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.

   Synonymesclaspclutchgrasphandgripholdpurchasetraction

2. Control or influenceB2formal

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

   emprise

   • 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.

   Synonymescommandcontrolgraspholdinfluencemasterypowersway

   Antonymesimpotencepowerlessnessweakness

3. B2informal

   A clear understanding or comprehension of something.

   compréhension

   • 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.

   Synonymesapprehensioncommandcomprehensiongraspholdmasteryperceptionunderstanding

   Antonymesconfusionincomprehensionmisunderstanding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tenir fermement ou fortement quelque chose, ou pour attirer et retenir l'attention de quelqu'un.

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.

   Saisir fermement

   • 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.

   Synonymesclaspclenchclutchgrasphold

   Antonymesfreeloosenrelease

2. Hold attentionB2formal

   To hold the attention or interest of someone.

   Captiver (l'attention)

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

   Synonymesabsorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinaterivetspellbind

   Antonymesboredistract