Ahold

/əˈhoʊld/
verb

To have obtained possession of something.

I finally got ahold of the latest smartphone.
Visual representation of "ahold" - To have obtained possession of something.

Usage tips

Neutral

get ahold of,hold onto,keep ahold of

verb

To take control or possess something, especially in a metaphorical sense.

He finally got ahold of his fears and faced the challenge.
Visual representation of "ahold" - To take control or possess something, especially in a metaphorical sense.

Usage tips

Neutral

get ahold of,take ahold of,come to terms with

verb

To have obtained possession of something.

I finally got ahold of the latest smartphone.
Visual representation of "ahold" - To have obtained possession of something.

Usage tips

Neutral

get ahold of,hold onto,keep ahold of

verb

To take control or possess something, especially in a metaphorical sense.

He finally got ahold of his fears and faced the challenge.
Visual representation of "ahold" - To take control or possess something, especially in a metaphorical sense.

Usage tips

Neutral

get ahold of,take ahold of,come to terms with

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Informal Use

Usually informal, 'ahold' is better suited for casual conversations.

Let’s try to use it when talking about informal situations.
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Common Usage

Use it when discussing obtaining something.

It's great for everyday language.
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Emotional Context

It can refer to controlling emotions too.

For example, 'She got ahold of her anxiety.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

Usually informal, 'ahold' is better suited for casual conversations.

Let’s try to use it when talking about informal situations.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Usage

Use it when discussing obtaining something.

It's great for everyday language.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Context

It can refer to controlling emotions too.

For example, 'She got ahold of her anxiety.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

Usually informal, 'ahold' is better suited for casual conversations.

Let’s try to use it when talking about informal situations.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Usage

Use it when discussing obtaining something.

It's great for everyday language.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Context

It can refer to controlling emotions too.

For example, 'She got ahold of her anxiety.'
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