get a hold of

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach attain contact end go join lead make pass stand strike

STRONG

buck encompass equal grasp hand lunge overtake seize shoot span spread strain

WEAK

carry to come at come up to continue to extend to feel for get hold of get to go as far as go on go to hold out make contact with pass along put out roll on shake hands

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny fail fall behind leave lose miss refuse stop surrender veto

STRONG

compress concentrate let go release

WEAK

depart

Example Sentences

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“No, it was a weird odor. I don't know exactly how to describe it. But yeah... we can't get a hold of anyone at ops for a gate assignment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“The first thing I did, and the first thing that I advise my clients, is if you are reaching that point, to get a hold of your plan,” Dominguez said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

What are your thoughts on how deregulatory policies make it easier or harder for humanity to get a hold of this problem?

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

Her family grew concerned and tried to get a hold of her but didn’t hear back.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

“How? I mean, how did you get a hold of school security stuff?”

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

get a hold of

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