Make a grab Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹæb

MAYK-uh-GRAB

UK

mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈæb

MAYK-a-GRAB

التعريف

To quickly try to take, catch, or seize something, often suddenly or without asking. Can be used literally for objects or figuratively for opportunities.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Slightly informal; often about sudden or impulsive action. Common with 'make a grab for' (something). Can describe attempts with hands or metaphorical actions (e.g., 'make a grab for power'). Not as strong as 'snatch' or 'seize'.

• Spanish: intentar agarrar - tratar de coger
• Portuguese (BR): tentar pegar - tentar agarrar
• Portuguese (PT): tentar agarrar - tentar apanhar
• Chinese (Simplified): 试图抓住
• Chinese (Traditional): 試圖抓住
• Hindi: पकड़ने की कोशिश करना
• Arabic: محاولة الإمساك
• Bengali: ধরার চেষ্টা করা
• Russian: попытаться схватить
• Japanese: つかもうとする
• Vietnamese: cố chụp lấy - cố bắt lấy
• Korean: 잡으려고 하다
• Turkish: kapmaya çalışmak
• Urdu: پکڑنے کی کوشش کرنا
• Indonesian: berusaha meraih - mencoba mengambil

جمل نموذجية

He tried to make a grab for the last cookie.

basic

Don't make a grab for your phone during class.

basic

The child made a grab for the toy.

basic

He made a grab for the door as the train started moving.

natural

She made a grab for the opportunity to travel abroad.

natural

Several companies made a grab for market share after the new law passed.

natural