What is the meaning of get hold?

verb

  • Get something or somebody for a specific purpose.
    • usage: "I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener"; "I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing"; "The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter"
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