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- DictionaryReach/rēCH/
verb
- 1. stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something: "he reached over and turned off his bedside light"
- 2. arrive at; get as far as: "“Goodbye,” she said as they reached the door"
noun
- 1. an act of reaching out with one's arm: "she made a reach for him"
- 2. the extent or range of application, effect, or influence: "the diameter and the reach of the spark plug varies from engine to engine"
a. : to touch or move to touch or take by sticking out a part of the body (as the hand) or something held in the hand. couldn't reach the apple, even standing on tiptoes. reached for the catsup. b. : to extend or stretch to. their land reaches the river. c. : to get up to or as far as : come to.
REACH definition: 1. to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling: 2…. Learn more.
What is a basic definition of reach? Reach means to arrive at, to extend, or to touch by stretching toward something. Reach has many other senses as a verb and a noun.
To reach is to stretch toward something, arrive at a destination, or contact someone. You might reach for a bottle of water after you reach the finish line, then reach out to a friend who can give you a ride home.
reach. (rēch) v. reached, reach·ing, reach·es. v.tr. 1. To stretch out or put forth (a body part); extend: reached out an arm. 2. To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending: can't reach the shelf. 3. To arrive at; attain: reached their destination; reached a conclusion. 4. a.
If someone or something has reached a certain stage, level, or amount, they are at that stage, level, or amount. The process of political change has reached the stage where it is irreversible. [VERB noun] He reached the final of the US Championships. [VERB noun] We're told the figure could reach 100,000 next year.
Definition of reach verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REACH definition: 1. to arrive somewhere: 2. to stretch your arm and hand to touch or take something: 3. to be able…. Learn more.
[uncountable, singular] the limit to which somebody/something has the power or influence to do something. The brand now has global reach. The business aims to extend its reach into the North American market. The company has now overtaken its main rival in terms of size and reach.
The distance or extent covered in stretching, obtaining, influencing, etc. Webster's New World. Range of understanding; comprehension. A subject beyond my reach. American Heritage. A continuous, uninterrupted extent or stretch. A vast reach of still water. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
