This is the 3265th most frequent Dutch word.
grip
Control or grasp.
In this context, 'grip' means understanding or comprehending a difficult concept or issue.
Ik probeer grip te krijgen op dit complexe probleem.
I am trying to get a hold on this complex problem.
In this sentence, 'grip' is used metaphorically to represent control or command over a situation.
Ik heb de grip op de situatie verloren.
I have lost control of the situation.
Here, 'grip' refers to the physical traction or adhesion between the tires and the road surface.