grip

US /ɡrɪp/

UK /ɡrɪp/

A2
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To hold someone's interest
The speaker will grip your attention for an hour and you will think just five minutes have passed
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong understanding of an idea
Once I had a grip on the idea I was able to teach it
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Control over something or someone
The president's grip on the country is too strong, our freedoms are limited
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Control over something or someone
The grips they have on our lives will only increase over time
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of an object to help you hold onto it
This is the hand grip for your bicycle
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of holding something firmly
She had such a strong grip on my arm that it began to hurt
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To hold something in your hand very firmly
Grip the handle firmly and turn to the right
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong understanding of an idea
Your grip on the laws of electricity is wonderful, will you check the wiring on my house?
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To understand something complex.
I'm struggling to grip the main points of this complex theory.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A particular way of holding something.
He adjusted his grip on the golf club before swinging.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A small bag or suitcase.
She packed her clothes into a small grip for the weekend trip.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A powerful influence or control.
The city is in the grip of fear after the recent crime wave.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A member of a film crew who is responsible for setting up and maintaining equipment.
The grip adjusted the lighting on the set.

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