grip

/ɡrɪp/

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Also a noun

Meaning

  1. To hold something firmly with the hand.

    • He gripped the steering wheel tightly as the car slid across the ice.

    • Can you grip the railing while we walk down the steep stairs?

  2. To capture and hold the complete interest or emotional attention of someone.

    • The thrilling mystery novel gripped readers from the very first chapter.

    • An unexpected panic gripped the community after the sudden power outage.

How it's used

This means “hold firmly”

  • grip the railing

“gripped it.”

She gripped the railing while walking downstairs.

Collocations

  • grip the handle
  • grip the wheel
  • fear gripped

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms

  • come to grips with

    to begin to deal with or understand a difficult situation

    It took months for him to come to grips with the sudden career change.

  • get a grip

    to regain emotional control or composure

    Take a deep breath and get a grip before answering the interviewer.