I got hold of him and dragged him back from the edge just in time.
•I took ahold of his hand and held on tight.
2. Fig. [get/have] contact with someone or something; [get/have] the location of someone or something. (*Typically: get \(a)hold of someone or something.) •I got hold of a replacement part in Peoria. They are shipping it to us today.
•Try to get ahold of a plumber, would you?
3. Fig. [get/have] contact with someone or a group on the telephone. (*Typically: get\(a)hold of someone or something.) •I got hold of her just as she was going out the door.
•I was able to get ahold of the factory and cancel the order.