get hold of

verb4

1. •
   To pick up or grab.

   • I: Now get hold of that map. — 1987
2. •
   To contact (a person).

   • Get hold of John and tell him the meeting's been canceled.
3. •
   To obtain.

   • Withnail: I want to stop and get hold of a child. — 1987
4. •
   To control or stabilize (oneself).

   • Get hold of yourself!