grab

A2 · Elementary Informal

v. to get, buy, or take something quickly because you are in a hurry.

v. to obtain or retrieve something in a hurried or informal manner.

日本語:取る※

“I need to grab my coat from the car before we leave.”

“If we hurry, we can grab the last few tickets before the box office closes for the evening.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to have a quick meal or drink when you do not have much time.

v. to consume food or drink hastily, typically due to time constraints.

“Let's grab a coffee before the meeting starts.”

“The commuters usually grab a quick sandwich at the station rather than sitting down for a proper lunch.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to get someone's interest or attention immediately.

v. to capture or command the attention or interest of an audience.

“The bright colours of the advertisement really grab your attention.”

“The opening chapter of the novel is designed to grab the reader's interest and establish a sense of mystery.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a sudden attempt to take or hold something.

n. a sudden, forceful act of grasping or snatching at an object.

“The player made a grab for the ball but missed it.”

“In a desperate grab for power, the junior executive attempted to bypass his manager and speak directly to the board.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal · Dialect

n. a ride in a car booked through a specific mobile app, common in Southeast Asia.

n. a journey made in a private hire vehicle booked via the Grab ride-hailing platform.

“It is raining outside, so let's just call a Grab to get to the restaurant.”

“After the concert ended, hundreds of people were trying to book a Grab at the same time, causing prices to surge.”