This is the 2102nd most frequent Dutch word.
grijpen
"Grijpen" means "to grab" or "to seize."
In this sentence, 'grijpen' is used metaphorically to describe taking advantage of an opportunity or chance.
Ik moet de kans grijpen om te reizen.
I must seize the opportunity to travel.
Here, 'grijpen' is used literally to indicate the physical act of catching or capturing something.
De kat probeert de muis te grijpen.
The cat is trying to grab the mouse.
In this context, 'grijpen' is used figuratively to signify understanding or comprehending something.