The term 'get hold of' can be expressed in a variety of ways, as evidenced by the crossword solutions. The five letter solution, 'GRASP, ' implies understanding or comprehension. The six letter solutions, 'SECURE, ' 'CORRAL, ' and 'OBTAIN, ' suggest taking possession of something. The four letter solutions, 'GRAB' and 'TAKE, ' imply physical action. Finally, the nine letter solution, 'latchonto, ' suggests attaching oneself to something. All of these solutions indicate that the term 'get hold of' means to acquire or TAKE control of something.