手しゅ中ちゅうに収おさめる

expression, ichidan verb

get something in one's hands; take possession of; make one's own

Literally 'to put into one's hands'; used when someone gains control, secures, or acquires something valuable or desired, often after effort or competition.

• 彼かれはついに念ねん願がんのポストを手しゅ中ちゅうに収おさめた。

  He finally got the long-coveted position in his hands.

• 敵てきの要よう塞さいを手しゅ中ちゅうに収おさめる作さく戦せんが始はじまった。

  The operation to take possession of the enemy fortress began.