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to grab

1.echar mano a algo, cogerlo bruscamente
2.pillar (bus, sitio)
3. molar (idea)

1. to take hold of something in a rough or rude way

He grabbed the knife before I could get to it.

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

I grabbed hold of his hair.
grab someone by something:

Ben grabbed Marco by the arm.
Synonyms or related words for this meaning of Synonyms or related words for this meaning of grab: carry, hold on, hang on, grasp, grip... more

2
to succeed in getting something, especially by being quick or by being the best at something

We got there early and grabbed seats at the front.

The brand now grabs 26 per cent of sales in the US.
grab someone’s attention:

It’s often the bad characters in a story who grab our attention.
grab an opportunity/chance:

I grabbed the chance to escape for a few minutes.
Synonyms or related words for this meaning of Synonyms or related words for this meaning of grab: get, come by, accept, obtain, gain... more

3
informal to interest someone, or to make them feel enthusiastic

The idea didn’t really grab me.
Synonyms or related words for this meaning of Synonyms or related words for this meaning of grab: inspire, attract, interest, motivate, excite... more

4
informal if you grab food or sleep, you eat quickly or sleep for a short time

I’ll grab a sandwich back at the hotel.
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