(v) get something or somebody for a specific purpose, Syn. come up, get hold, find, Example:I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener; I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing; The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter
(v) be in or establish communication with, Syn. get through, contact, get hold of, Example:Our advertisements reach millions; He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
(v) affect, Syn. clutch, get hold of, Example:Fear seized the prisoners; The patient was seized with unbearable pains; He was seized with a dreadful disease