uchytit
Uchytit is a verb used in Czech and Slovak with two broad senses: to fix, attach, or secure something to a surface, and to gain a foothold or establish oneself in a position or market. In physical contexts it refers to mounting, fastening, or securing an object so it remains in place. In figurative use it describes becoming established, accepted, or successfully integrated into a setting, such as a company, project, or field.
Etymology and forms: Uchytit is built from the verb chytiť/chytit (to catch) with the prefix u-, which
Usage examples: Obraz lze snadno uchytit na zeď pomocí šroubů a hmoždinek. This demonstrates a physical fastening.
Summary: Uchytit captures the idea of taking hold—either by fixing something in place or by establishing oneself