grasp
grasp
græsp
grāsp
British pronunciation
/ɡrɑːsp/

Definition und Bedeutung von „grasp“ im Englischen

to grasp
01

greifen, ergreifen

to take and tightly hold something
Transitive: to grasp sth
to grasp definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
He reached out to grasp the handle of the door.
Er streckte die Hand aus, um den Türgriff zu ergreifen.
The child tried to grasp the balloon string as it floated just out of reach.
Das Kind versuchte, den Ballonseil zu ergreifen, als es gerade außer Reichweite schwebte.
02

verstehen, begreifen

to mentally understand information or concepts
Transitive: to grasp information or concepts
to grasp definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
After multiple explanations, he finally managed to grasp the complex mathematical concept.
Nach mehreren Erklärungen gelang es ihm schließlich, das komplexe mathematische Konzept zu begreifen.
The student struggled at first but eventually grasped the fundamental principles of the scientific theory.
Der Student kämpfte zunächst, aber schließlich begriff er die grundlegenden Prinzipien der wissenschaftlichen Theorie.
01

the act of seizing or holding something firmly with the hand or another part of the body

example
Beispiele
He had a firm grasp on the rope.
The child 's grasp of the toy was unsteady.
02

the ability or skill to achieve or accomplish a goal

example
Beispiele
She had the grasp to succeed in the competitive field.
Developing a grasp of the strategy ensured their success.
03

Verständnis, Beherrschung

the ability to comprehend or firmly understand a concept, idea, or piece of information
example
Beispiele
She quickly gained a grasp of the new software, becoming proficient in just a few days.
Sie erlangte schnell ein Verständnis der neuen Software und wurde innerhalb weniger Tage kompetent.
His grasp of advanced mathematics helped him excel in his engineering courses.
Sein Verständnis fortgeschrittener Mathematik half ihm, in seinen Ingenieurskursen hervorragende Leistungen zu erbringen.
04

the limit of one's capability, control, or influence

example
Beispiele
The task was beyond his grasp.
The problem exceeded her grasp.
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