reach

noun

  1. 1

    the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

  2. 2

    an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

    a piano has a greater range than the human voice

    the ambit of municipal legislation

  3. 3

    the limit of capability

    within the compass of education

  4. 4

    the limits within which something can be effective

    range of motion

    he was beyond the reach of their fire

verb

  1. 1

    be in or establish communication with

    Our advertisements reach millions

    He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia

  2. 2

    to exert much effort or energy

    straining our ears to hear

  3. 3

    move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense

    Government reaches out to the people

  4. 4

    reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

    The thermometer hit 100 degrees

    This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour

  5. 5

    reach a destination, either real or abstract

    We hit Detroit by noon

    The water reached the doorstep

  6. 6

    reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"

    We made it!

    She may not make the grade

  7. 7

    place into the hands or custody of

    hand me the spoon, please

    Turn the files over to me, please

  8. 8

    to gain with effort

    she achieved her goal despite setbacks

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