1. a firm hold or grasp
2. the way something is held or grasped
3. control or power over something

1. to hold something firmly
2. to hold someone’s attention completely

Examples

• She tightened her grip on the rope.
• The tennis player adjusted his grip on the racket.
• The dictator maintained his grip on power for decades.
• He has a good grip on mathematics.
• Grip the handle firmly before lifting.
• The movie gripped the audience from start to finish.
• The wet surface made it hard to get a grip.
• She’s losing her grip on reality.