1.to get ahold of sb
(manage to find)找到某人；联系上某人
I tried again to get ahold of my cousin Joan.我又一次想办法联系我的表姐琼。
2.to get ahold of sth or to grab ahold of sth or to take ahold of sth
(grasp)抓紧某物
I felt someone take ahold of my purse.我觉得有人紧紧抓住了我的包。
3.to get ahold of yourself
(calm down)控制自己；使自己冷静下来
Calm down and get ahold of yourself!冷静, 控制住自己！