he took a firmhold of the

reach out а) потянуться (for - за чем-л.); Reaching out, he took a firmhold of the rope. б) добиваться чего-л.; The churches are trying to reach outin an effort to attract young people to services. в) обращаться (to - к ко-му-л.); держать связь (to - с кем-л.); Modern politicians try to reach out toordinary people in their broadcast speeches. г) протягивать, вытягивать (особ.руку); you can feel the rain if you reach out your hand.