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What does take hold mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word take hold? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. to grasp, seize
  2. to take root, become established
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It is this lack of knowledge and understanding which allows the racial vilification and dehumanisation of fellow human beings to take hold.
The only way to unlock the evil powers of Bos Kreuz was to let the evil and darkness of the sword corrupt you and let it take hold of your soul.
What pre-existing thoughts, feelings, values or perceptions paved the way for depression to take hold of you?
Andrea miscarried on her first attempt and the second attempt didn't take hold.
As many of your readers will know, meningitis can take hold rapidly with devastating and sometimes fatal effects.
Then, a second skewer comes in handy for gently firming the soil to help the seedling stand up until the roots take hold.

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