to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to
to grapple
to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
to obtain a clue; to get a lead
蔦が壁に取り付いている。
Ivy is clinging to the wall.
子供が母親にしがみつくように取り付いた。
The child clung to the mother as if holding on tight.
島に取り付くまでに長い時間がかかった。
It took a long time to reach the island.