to get hold of somebody

Определение и значение слова « get hold of somebody » на английском языке

to get hold of somebody
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to manage to meet someone in person or contact them on a telephone, through message, etc.
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I've been trying to get hold of John all day, but his phone seems to be switched off.
Please let me know if you manage to get hold of the supplier and confirm the delivery time.
to get hold of something
to get hold of something
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to manage to find something one was looking for

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The police do not know how the boy got hold of the knife.
to get hold of oneself
to get hold of oneself
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to regain control over one's emotions or behavior

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He struggled to get hold of himself after the embarrassing mistake.
She got hold of herself and managed to finish the presentation without panicking.
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