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Reach

riːtʃ

Reach definitions
verb
reach reached reaches reaching
  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"

    stretch out hold out extend outstretch thrust out stick out
    • extend one's hand or arm in an attempt to touch or grasp (something)

      "Leith reached for the nearest folder"

    • hand (something) to (someone)

      "reach me those glasses"

    • be able to touch something with an outstretched arm or leg

      "I had to stand on tiptoe and even then I could hardly reach"

  2. arrive at; get as far as

    "‘Goodbye,’ she said as they reached the door"

    arrive at get to get as far as come to make it to gain
    • arrive

      "just round that corner, by them mango trees, and we reach"

    • attain or extend to (a specified point, level, or condition)

      "unemployment reached a peak in 1933"

    • succeed in achieving

      "the conference reached agreement on the draft treaty"

    • succeed in influencing or having an effect on

      "he seeks opportunities to reach viewers without journalistic interference"

    • make contact with (someone) by phone or other means

      "I've been trying to reach you all morning"

    • (of a broadcast or other communication) be received by

      "television reached those parts of the electorate that other news sources could not"

  3. sail with the wind blowing from the side of the ship

    "‘Brighteyes’ was followed round the Goldstone by ‘Patriot’, while ‘Patriot’ white-sail reached"