Synonyms of get hold of

get hold of

phrase

as in contact

to transmit information or requests to

He had no problem getting hold of his lawyer late at night.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contact
• reach
• communicate (with)
• get
• get in touch with
• address
• tell
• inform
• touch base (with)
• call
• get through (to)
• fill in
• notify
• advise
• ring (up)
• keep up (with)
• brief
• phone
• telephone
• clue
• wise (up)
• instruct
• acquaint
• enlighten
• familiarize
• apprise
• buzz

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of get hold of

An officer looked in a window and saw blood on the floor but was unable to get hold of Gregory Dolnics. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 29 July 2026

As such, scammers are making the most of the hype surrounding the film itself, and the desire amongst those users to get hold of a free copy as quickly as possible. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

With the interference scrambling the ringside situation, Paul got hold of the brass knuckles and used them against The Usos, allowing The Vision to secure the pinfall and win the championships. — Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Because they’re not regulated, just about anyone can get hold of them. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2026