reach
noun
- 1
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- 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
the limit of capability
within the compass of education
- 4
the limits within which something can be effective
range of motion
he was beyond the reach of their fire
verb
- 1
be in or establish communication with
Our advertisements reach millions
He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
- 2
to exert much effort or energy
straining our ears to hear
- 3
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
Government reaches out to the people
- 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
reach a destination, either real or abstract
We hit Detroit by noon
The water reached the doorstep
- 6
reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"
We made it!
She may not make the grade
- 7
place into the hands or custody of
hand me the spoon, please
Turn the files over to me, please
- 8
to gain with effort
she achieved her goal despite setbacks
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