grabbing

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. getting something, like food or a coffee, in a quick and informal way.

v. obtaining or consuming something quickly, typically used in informal contexts regarding meals or drinks.

“We are grabbing a quick sandwich before the movie starts.”

“After the conference, several delegates were seen grabbing a coffee at the station while waiting for their respective trains.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. getting someone's attention or interest immediately.

v. capturing or attracting interest, attention, or imagination effectively.

“The bright colors of the poster were grabbing everyone's attention.”

“The opening scene of the documentary was particularly effective at grabbing the audience's interest by presenting a startling statistic.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the physical action of trying to take something quickly.

n. the instance or act of snatching or seizing something.

“The sudden grabbing of the microphone surprised the speaker.”

“The illegal grabbing of land by large corporations has become a major point of contention in the local political landscape.”