verb
grips; gripped; gripping
[+ obj] to grab or hold (something) tightly
to get and hold the interest or attention of (someone)
noun
plural grips
[count] the act of grabbing or holding something - often + on
a way or style of holding something
[singular] power or control
To be in the grip of something unpleasant is to be unable to stop or escape its effect or influence.
an understanding of something - often + on
[count] :a part for holding something
come to grips with
or Brit get to grips with
to begin to understand or deal with (something, such as a problem) in a direct or effective way
get a grip on yourself
or get a grip
informal :to get control of your thoughts and emotions and stop behaving in a foolish or uncontrolled way
lose your grip
informal :to lose control of your thoughts and emotions :to lose your ability to think or behave in a normal way