take hold

take hold
    v 1: assume control [syn: {take hold}, {take charge}, {take
         control}]
    2: have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a
       moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him" [syn:
       {hold}, {take hold}] [ant: {let go}, {let go of}, {release},
       {relinquish}]