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Definition grab in British English

grab verb

[transitive] verb
/ɡræb/
1

to take hold of something in a rough or rude way

Example

He grabbed the knife before I could get to it.

Example

One of the men was grabbed and bundled into a car.

Example

I grabbed hold of his hair.

Example

Ben grabbed Marco by the arm.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
2

to succeed in getting something, especially by being quick or by being the best at something

Example

We got there early and grabbed seats at the front.

Example

The brand now grabs 26 per cent of sales in the US.

Example

It's often the bad characters in a story who grab our attention.

Example

I grabbed the chance to escape for a few minutes.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
3

to interest someone, or to make them feel enthusiastic

Example

The idea didn't really grab me.

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
4

if you grab food or sleep, you eat quickly or sleep for a short time

Example

I'll grab a sandwich back at the hotel.

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize
Definition grab in British English