reach

reach · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Stretch out an arm to touch or grasp something.

  2. 2.

    Arrive at; get to.

  3. 3.

    Succeed in achieving something.

  4. 4.

    Make contact with; communicate with.

  5. 5.

    Extend to a particular point or level.

  6. 6.

    The distance to which someone can stretch out their arm.

  7. 7.

    The extent or range of something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    reach out — Extend one's hand; attempt to communicate.
  • •
    out of reach — Not accessible.
  • •
    within reach — Accessible; achievable.
  • •
    reach for the stars — Aim very high.
  • •
    reach a compromise — Come to an agreement.

Related words

Antonyms: leave, miss
See also: arrive, contact, extend, grasp
Synonyms: arrive at, contact, extend, stretch

Etymology

From Old English rǣcan ("to reach, stretch out, extend"), from Proto-Germanic raikijaną.