Verb
take hold -
assume control
take charge ,
take control
head ,
lead remove the head of; "head the fish"
move in on make intrusive advances towards
take hold -
have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please" ; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
hold
let go of ,
let go ,
relinquish ,
release release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!" ; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
grasp ,
hold on hold firmly
cling to ,
hold close ,
hold tight ,
clutch hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
cradle run with the stick
clinch settle conclusively; "clinch a deal"
interlace ,
interlock ,
lock coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
trap to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
cradle run with the stick
