[とりつく, toritsuku](v5k, vi) (1) to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to; (2) to grapple; (3) to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake; (4) (of a demon, thought, emotion, etc.) (See 取り憑く・とりつく) to take hold of; to possess; to haunt; (5) to obtain a clue; to get a lead[Add to Longdo]