noun
ahold
uh-HOHLD
noun
1
A grip or hold on something (usually in the phrase "get ahold of").
"I finally got ahold of him after three missed calls."
"Grab ahold of the rope before you climb."
How to Use Ahold
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed mainly in the phrase "get/grab ahold of" someone or something, meaning to reach them or grasp it.
When to use it
Informal, mainly spoken American English.
Common pairings
get ahold of
grab ahold of
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Etymology
Formed from "a-" (meaning "on") plus "hold."