Grab

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object) 1.1 to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch 1.2 to take illegal possession of; seize forcibly or unscrupulously 1.3 to obtain and consume quickly 1.4 Slang . 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 to make a grasping or clutching motion (usually fol. by at ) 2.2 (of brakes, a clutch, etc.) to take hold suddenly or with a jolting motion; bind. 3 Noun 3.1 a sudden, quick grasp or snatch 3.2 seizure or acquisition by violent or unscrupulous means. 3.3 something that is grabbed. 3.4 a mechanical device for gripping objects. 3.5 the capacity to hold or adhere 4 Idiom 4.1 up for grabs 5 Antonyms 5.1 verb 6 Synonyms 6.1 verb 6.2 noun

Verb (used with object)

to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch

He grabbed me by the collar.

to take illegal possession of; seize forcibly or unscrupulously

to grab land.

to obtain and consume quickly

Let's grab a sandwich before going to the movie.

Slang .

to cause a reaction in; affect

How does my idea grab you?

to arouse the interest or excitement of

The book was O.K., but it just didn't grab me.

Verb (used without object)

to make a grasping or clutching motion (usually fol. by at )

He grabbed frantically at the life preserver.

(of brakes, a clutch, etc.) to take hold suddenly or with a jolting motion; bind.

Noun

a sudden, quick grasp or snatch

to make a grab at something.

seizure or acquisition by violent or unscrupulous means.

something that is grabbed.

a mechanical device for gripping objects.

the capacity to hold or adhere

The glue was so old it had lost its grab.

Idiom

up for grabs

Informal . available to anyone willing to expend the energy to get it

The Republican nomination for mayor was up for grabs.

Antonyms

verb

let go , release

Synonyms

verb

capture , catch , catch hold of , clutch , collar * , corral * , get one’s fingers on , get one’s hands on , glom , grapple , grasp , grip , hook , land , lay one’s hands on , nab , nail , pluck , seize , snag , snap up , snatch , take , take hold of , clasp , clench , commandeer , confiscate , expropriate , arrest , catch up , enthrall , fascinate , hold , mesmerize , rivet , spellbind , transfix , appropriate , arrogate , sequester

noun

clutch , seizure , snatch