take hold of

• Схватить, захватить или взять под контроль что-либо физически, или начать сильно влиять или воздействовать на кого-то или что-то.

To grasp, seize, or take control of something physically, or to begin affecting or influencing someone or something strongly.

1. Grasp physicallyB1formal

   To grab or seize something with the hands.

   Схватить

   • He took hold of the rope and pulled it.
   • She took hold of the child's hand to cross the street.
   • Take hold of the handle and lift the box.

2. Gain control or influenceB2formal

   To begin to have a strong effect or influence over someone or something.

   Овладеть

   • Fear took hold of him as he entered the dark room.
   • A new idea took hold of the team's imagination.
   • The economic crisis took hold of the entire region.