take hold

Idioms  

1. Grasp, as in Take hold of this end of the rope . [Late 1500s]

2. Become established, as in The new vines quickly took hold , or This idea will never take hold with the voters . [c. 1300]

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Example Sentences

Yet there’s still a dearth of accurate information about the damage already done to the energy infrastructure of the Middle East, as well as what safety measures may take hold going forward, Gordon noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Done right, narrative exposition will tell an audience everything that they need to know about a character, while leaving just enough room for curiosity to take hold.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Chief fire officer Jonathan Dyson said the presumed cause was "a stark reminder of how quickly wildfires can take hold, particularly in hot, dry and windy conditions".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

"At some point between marathon and ultra-marathon distances, the damage really starts to take hold," said Dr. Nemkov.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

Father took his hand away and waited, I suppose, for the miracle of baptism to take hold.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver