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What does take hold mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word take hold? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. to grasp, seize
  2. to take root, become established
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A relatively longer time has probably elapsed before the tearer managed to take hold of these fibres.
Andrea miscarried on her first attempt and the second attempt didn't take hold.
The only way to unlock the evil powers of Bos Kreuz was to let the evil and darkness of the sword corrupt you and let it take hold of your soul.
What pre-existing thoughts, feelings, values or perceptions paved the way for depression to take hold of you?
One of the first lessons anyone gets is how to take hold of and swing a mallet.
Before the blaze could take hold Fisher put it out and then fled from the premises before the police arrived.

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