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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"
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.
Definition of reach verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
6 days ago · Synonyms: arrive at, get to, make it to, get as far as More Synonyms of reach. 2. verb. 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]
to be able to touch or take something with your hand: Could you get that book down for me - I can't reach. reach verb (BE LONG ENOUGH) If something reaches, or reaches something, it is long enough to touch something: The rope won't be long enough to reach the ground. reach verb (LEVEL) B2. to get to a particular level, situation, etc:
reach. Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Financial, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia . 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 make a movement or effort as if to touch or seize something: to reach for a weapon. to extend in operation or effect: power that reaches throughout the land. to stretch in space; extend in direction, length, distance, etc.: a coat reaching to the knee;
[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.
