Grip: meaning, definitions and examples

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grip

[ ɡrɪp ]

^{Context #1}

hold tightly

The act of grasping and holding firmly; control or power in a situation.

Synonyms

clasp, clench, grasp, hold

Examples of usage

She tightened her grip on the handle.
The company has a strong grip on the market.

^{Context #2}

control

The ability to maintain a firm and steady hold on something; control over a situation.

Synonyms

authority, command, control, power

Examples of usage

The president has a tight grip on the country.
The teacher has a good grip on the class.

^{Context #3}

hold firmly

To grasp or hold tightly; to exert a strong or compelling influence on something.

Synonyms

clutch, grapple, grasp, seize

Examples of usage

He gripped the rope tightly.
Fear gripped her heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "grip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agarre

aperto
segurar

🇮🇳 पकड़

पकड़ना
पकड़ने की क्रिया

🇩🇪 Griff

greifen
ergreifen

🇮🇩 genggaman

pegangan
mencengkeram

🇺🇦 захват

хватка
тримати

🇵🇱 uchwyt

chwyt
trzymać

🇯🇵 グリップ

握る
つかむ

🇫🇷 prise

emprise
agripper

🇪🇸 agarre

asimiento
agarrar

🇹🇷 tutuş

kavrama
tutmak

🇰🇷 잡기

그립
잡다

🇸🇦 قبضة

إمساك
يمسك

🇨🇿 uchopení

sevření
držet

🇸🇰 uchopenie

zovretie
držať

🇨🇳 抓住

把握
握住

🇸🇮 oprijem

prijem
držati

🇮🇸 grip

gripið
halda

🇰🇿 ұстап алу

қармау
ұстау

🇬🇪 მჭიდრო

დაჭერა
დაჭერა

🇦🇿 yapışma

tutma
tutmaq

🇲🇽 agarre

asimiento
agarrar

Word origin

The word 'grip' originated from Old English 'gripan', meaning 'to seize or grasp'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of control and power. The term has been used in various contexts to signify holding, control, and influence.