Meaning ofget hold ofin English

Verb

1. to obtain something; acquire
   She managed to get hold of the rare book online.
   Synonyms:

   acquireobtainprocuresecuregainattainpossesspurchase
   Antonyms:

   losemisplacerelinquishsurrenderrelease
2. to contact someone; reach out
   The company will get hold of the new supplier next week.
   Synonyms:

   reach out tocontactget in touch withtouch base withconnect with
   Antonyms:

   lose touch withdisconnect fromignoreavoidmiss
3. to pick up or grasp physically
   Please get hold of the rope to secure the boat.
   Synonyms:

   grabgripclutchclaspseizesnatchcatch
   Antonyms:

   releaselet godroploosen
4. to control or stabilize oneself; regain composure
   After a few deep breaths, she began to get hold of her emotions.
   Synonyms:

   collect oneselfpull oneself togetherregain one's composureget a grip on oneselfcompose oneself
   Antonyms:

   lose controlfall apartbreak downlose one's composurecome unglued