to grab something or someone firmly
схватить что-то или кого-то крепко (skhvatit' chto-to ili kogo-to krepko)
"She caught hold of his hand to stop him from leaving."
"Она схватила его руку, чтобы не дать ему уйти." (ona skhvatila ego ruku, chtoby ne dat' emu uiti)
to grow a business into new territories or sectors
to choose something you like
to remain as a feeling of worry, sadness, or fear
to suddenly start laughing
to prepare a plan or list carefully
to examine things carefully to choose the best