grips
grips
verb
To hold something tightly, or to intensely capture someone's attention or emotions.
"The thrilling plot truly grips the audience."
noun
A firm understanding or control of a situation, often used idiomatically.
"He struggled to get to grips with the new system."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: fascinate, transfix, spellbind, grapple, grasp, handle, handgrip, hold, traction, adhesive friction, clutches, clench