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- DictionaryCon·tact
noun
- 1. the state or condition of physical touching: "the tennis ball is in contact with the court surface for as little as 5 milliseconds"
- 2. the state or condition of communicating or meeting: "Lewis and Clark came into contact with numerous river tribes"
verb
- 1. communicate with (someone), typically in order to give or receive specific information: "anyone with any information should contact Darlington police"
- 2. touch: "I winced as my blister contacted the floor"
noun. the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people. immediate proximity or association. an acquaintance, colleague, or relative through whom a person can gain access to information, favors, influential people, and the like.
n. 1. a. A coming together or touching, as of objects or surfaces. b. The state or condition of touching or of immediate proximity: Litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid. 2. a. Connection or interaction; communication: still in contact with my former employer. b. Visual observation: The pilot made contact with the ship.
4 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Contact involves meeting or communicating with someone, especially regularly. Opposition leaders are denying any contact with the rebels. [ + with] He forbade contact between directors and executives outside his presence. [+ between] Synonyms: communication, link, association, connection More Synonyms of contact. 2.
a situation in which two people or things are touching each other: She dislikes any kind of physical contact. Wash your hands if they come into contact with chemicals. contact noun (PERSON) A2. someone you know who may be able to help you because of their job or position: business contacts. contact noun (EYE)
Definition of contact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 11, 2024 · contact (third-person singular simple present contacts, present participle contacting, simple past and past participle contacted) ( transitive , occasionally proscribed ) To touch; to come into physical contact with.
Check pronunciation: contact. Definition of contact verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
