ahold
word
/əˈhoʊɫd/
uh-HOHLD
/əˈhəʊld/
uh-HOHLD
Definition
Used mainly in the expression 'get ahold of'. It means to contact someone, or less commonly, to take hold of something with your hand.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, especially in American English. More common for communication is 'get ahold of someone', though many speakers also say 'get hold of'. The physical meaning exists but is less common. Use 'reach' in more formal contexts.
Spanish: contacto con - agarrado aPortuguese (BR): contato com - segurandoPortuguese (PT): contacto com - agarrado aChinese (Simplified): 联系上 - 抓住Chinese (Traditional): 聯絡上 - 抓住Hindi: संपर्क में - पकड़े हुएArabic: على اتصال مع - ممسكًا بـBengali: যোগাযোগ - ধরা (শারীরিকভাবে)Russian: связаться - схватитьJapanese: 連絡を取る - つかむVietnamese: liên lạc - nắm giữKorean: 연락하다 - 붙잡다Turkish: ulaşmak - tutmakUrdu: رابطہ کرنا - پکڑناIndonesian: menghubungi - memegang
Example Sentences
I can't get ahold of my brother today.
basic
She got ahold of the rope and pulled it.
basic
Did you get ahold of the teacher?
basic
I've been trying to get ahold of you all morning.
natural
If you can't get ahold of me, send me a text.
natural
Once the dog got ahold of my shoe, it wouldn't let go.
natural