contactcontact2 ●●● S2 W2 AWL verb [transitive] 
Give the name of someone who we can contact in an emergency. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.—contactable adjective [not before noun]: A mobile phone makes you contactable wherever you are.RegisterIn everyday English, people often say get in touch with someone rather than contact someone:· Is there a number where I can get in touch with you?GRAMMAR: Comparisoncontact• You contact someone: · Contact the sales department for details. ✗Don’t say: Contact with the sales department for details.make contact/get in contact• You make contact with someone: · I’ve been trying to make contact with him. ✗Don’t say: make a contact with someone• You get in contact with someone: · You can get in contact with us on this number. ✗Don’t say: get in contact to someone• You can also say that two or more people make contact or get in contact: · They made contact as soon as they landed.get in touch• You get in touch with someone: · I managed to get in touch with the owner.• You can also say that two or more people get in touch: · We got in touch and arranged to meet.
VERB TABLE
contact
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | contact |
| he, she, it | contacts | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | contacted |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have contacted |
| he, she, it | has contacted | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had contacted |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will contact |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have contacted |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am contacting |
| he, she, it | is contacting | |
| you, we, they | are contacting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was contacting |
| you, we, they | were contacting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been contacting |
| he, she, it | has been contacting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been contacting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be contacting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been contacting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- After they received the bomb threat, school officials immediately contacted the police.
- Elsa contacted several companies to ask if they could offer her part-time work.
- I was given the names of three government officials to contact.
- If the problem continues, try contacting a software expert.
- School officials immediately contacted the police.
- Buyers contact the company via phone.
- I would expect that they would contact us and secure whatever permissions and licenses are appropriate.
- I would have to find another way to contact my grandfather.
- Look at this example: Thank you for contacting us about the difficulty you had collecting your baggage at the Oakland airport.
- My advice to anyone thinking of buying the top names is to contact the auction houses for catalogues of their summer sales.
- The piloting team can be contacted via the Helpline number:.
THESAURUS
verb [intransitive, transitive] to exchange information or have a conversation with someone, by telephone, letter etc, or by seeing them: · Now that we live in different cities, we communicate by e-mail.· He is able to communicate using a special keyboard, which is connected to a computer.· This message is not being communicated to staff.
verb [transitive] to write to, phone, or email someone especially for the first time, in order to give or ask for information: · Neighbours contacted police after seeing a man with a gun.· She refused to comment when contacted by reporters from the local newspaper.
to write to, telephone, or email someone, especially someone who you do not see very often: · I really ought to get in touch with Paula. It's been months since we last spoke.· You've got my phone number if you need to get in touch.
to succeed in contacting someone by telephone after trying several times: · Where have you been? I've been trying to get hold of you all week.· It's no use trying to phone Linda at work – she's impossible to get hold of.
verb [transitive] to contact someone that you do not know or have not contacted before, in order to offer them something or ask them for something: · He has already been approached by several professional football teams.· The company confirmed that it had been approached about a merger.
Longman Language Activatorto write to, talk to, telephone etc someone to write to, telephone, email etc someone, especially someone you do not see very often: · I really ought to get in touch with Paula. It's been months since we last spoke.· I've been trying to get in touch with my sister for several days.· You can get in touch with me at home, or at the office if necessary.
to write to, phone, email etc someone especially for the first time, in order to give or ask for information: · I was given the names of three government officials to contact.· After they received the bomb threat, school officials immediately contacted the police.
British spoken to phone, write to, email etc someone in order to complain, explain, or ask for something: · I'm afraid I can't help you. You'd better get onto the foreign office.· I'll get onto Eddy and see if I can find out what's going on.
to succeed in contacting someone, especially when this is difficult: · The pilot finally managed to make contact with the control tower.· I've managed to make contact with most of the people on the list.
to contact someone that you do not know or have not contacted before, in order to offer them something or ask them for something: · Nash has already been approached by several pro football teams.approach somebody about something: · The company confirmed that it had been approached about a merger.
to regularly telephone, write to, email etc someone to regularly telephone, write to, email etc someone so that you quickly find out about any news: · Harrison maintains that the pair were not in contact for over 10 years.be in contact with: · We're in close contact with the Italian division of the company.· John is no longer in contact with his family.
to continue to see, speak to, or write to someone when you are no longer working with them, living near them etc: · Linda and I stay in touch by sending occasional postcards.· Have a safe trip back. Don't forget to keep in touch.keep in touch/stay in touch with: · I haven't kept in touch with any of the people I went to school with.
to continue to write to, telephone, email etc someone although you are far away from them: · We keep in contact, but I rarely see them.keep in contact with: · I've kept in contact with several of my army buddies.keep in contact by: · Teenagers keep in contact by text messaging on their mobile phones.
to exchange information or have a conversation with someone, by telephone, letter etc, or by seeing them: communicate by phone/email/letter etc: · Now that we live in different cities, we communicate by e-mail.communicate in writing: · They couldn't communicate in writing, because William was illiterate.
to succeed in contacting someone by telephone to succeed in contacting someone by telephone after trying several times: · Where have you been? I've been trying to get hold of you all week.· It's no use trying to phone Linda at work -- she's impossible to get hold of.
to succeed in contacting someone by telephone, especially after a delay or technical problem: · I finally got through, but it took several minutes.get through to somebody: · By the way, did you get through to Sharon?· I hate dealing with the bank over the phone. It takes ages to get through to the right person.
to contact someone by telephone - use this especially when you are saying whether you can or cannot contact them: · You can reach me here through Friday. I leave for Denver Saturday.· Have you been able to reach Neil?
when people write, speak etc to each other the activity or process of speaking, writing, or sending messages to other people: · Good communication is vital in a large organization.· There were some communication problems during the first phase of the project.means of communication: · Radio was the pilot's only means of communication.
communication between two people or groups - use this especially when you are talking about people who do not speak to each other very often: contact between: · We need better contact between staff and management.contact with: · "Have you had any other contact with him?" asked the lawyer.
to no longer speak to or write to someone to not speak to, write to, or see someone for a long time, so that finally you do not know where they are or what they are doing: · It's sad, but Wendy and I have lost touch.lose touch with: · After Jason moved to Utah, I lost touch with him.
to no longer be able to contact someone by radio or electronic signals, as a result of technical problems: lose contact with: · Air traffic control say they've lost contact with the plane.
to write a letter or message to write someone a letter: · Sorry, I haven't had time to write.· Keith hasn't written for a while.write a letter/postcard etc to somebody: · I try to write a cheerful letter to her at least once a week.· We wrote about 20 postcards while we were in Greece.· I wasn't happy, so I wrote a nasty letter asking for my money back.write to: · He wrote to his father, asking for more money.write somebody American (=write a letter to someone): · I just wrote him saying how much I missed him being around.write back (=write a letter to someone after they have written one to you): · Why didn't you write back?write in (=to write and send a letter to an organization): · A lot of listeners wrote in and complained about the programme.
to write a letter and send it in order to buy something, take part in a competition, have something sent to you etc: write off for something: · Write off today for your free Batman poster!write off to somebody: · I wrote off to Friends of the Earth and they sent me some leaflets.
also email to send someone a message using the Internet: · Please e-mail your CV to the address below.e-mail somebody: · So, if you e-mail someone in California, you only pay local phone rates.e-mail somebody with something: · She e-mailed me with her new address, but I deleted it by mistake.
spoken informal to send someone a letter: · Why don't you give me a call or drop me a line sometime?· What do you think? Drop me a line at the Washington Post Weekend section and share your thoughts.
to write to someone, or phone them, especially someone you have not seen or written to for a long time: · I'd love to get in touch with Monique again. Do you have her new address?· We help adopted children who want to get in touch with their natural parents.
to write to someone that you do not know, or phone them, especially in order to ask for help or information: · Elsa contacted several companies to ask if they could offer her part-time work.· If the problem continues, try contacting a software expert.
to continue to write to someone or phone them, when you no longer work with them or live near them: · I met Pia in Sweden and we've stayed in touch ever since.keep/stay in touch with: · Do you keep in touch with any of your friends from school?
formal to write letters to someone and receive letters from them, especially regularly: · They started to correspond two years ago. correspond with: · I'm a 21-year old Kenyan student who wishes to correspond with students from Britain or the US.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Hungary established diplomatic relations with Chile in 1990. I wondered why he should bother to try and establish contact with me.
· The people of the island were suddenly brought into contact with the outside world.
· The disease is only spread by direct contact between people.
Hungary established diplomatic relations with Chile in 1990. I wondered why he should bother to try and establish contact with me.· There shall be no intentional physical contact between teams.
· Work provides social contact.
(=one in which players have physical contact with each other)· People get hurt in contact sports, but they also have fun.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· If you are interested please contact Hilary Weedon immediately as numbers may have to be limited.· If so, please contact Clive Brown on 3893.· If you have any queries on the above please contact Miss Middlemiss on extension 3088.· Any member who has information on this fraud, please contact the Hon.· Anyone interested? - Please contact the Office for details. 18.· For further details please contact either Margaret Charlwood or June Bascombe.
NOUN· They can contact me at the address below..· If you can help us, in whatever way, please contact us at the address overleaf.· If you require more information regarding functions, accommodation or booking please contact us at the address below.· Anyone interested in learning more about this scheme should contact us at the address below, or on.· To register your interest in the Club and to receive further information about the first meeting, please contact the address below.· Why don't you contact him at the address below.
· A nurse may contact the health authority when she has decided to return to work.· While doing so, he noticed a wire and immediately contacted authorities, who discovered a second bomb among the unopened mail.· If you move out of this area, you should also contact the Community Charge Authority for your new address.· Kitchen encouraged residents who hear shots in the area or see suspicious people to contact authorities.· It is important to contact the relevant authority if the site is subject to an option agreement and solicitors therefore not instructed.· That figure does not include people whose homes have been damaged but who have not contacted the authority.· Mr. Thorpe then contacted the Health Authority himself and pleaded his case to no avail.
· For further information contact the Valley Leisure Centre.· Interested parties should contact the training centre for details.· For further particulars and application forms, please contact the Centre as soon as possible by letter or telephone.· To find out more about windpower, contact the Centre for Alternative Technology,.
· Seat makers Klippan urged parents who have bought the seats since November 1 to contact the company.· It is important to contact several companies and agents before you buy.· That was why he had contacted the company in the first place.· Buyers contact the company via phone.· I managed to contact the company in January 2000, and its management was very worried about what had happened to Igor.· It will then contact companies with which you have direct debits, and get them to switch the orders.· However, some banks may tell you to contact the companies with which you have direct debits.
· If you need more information on the other types of charge contact your council or local advice agency.· Otherwise you should contact your local council and ask for a claim form for community charge benefit.· Anyone considering a scheme of tree planting would be advised to contact their County Council to see what grants are available.· He urged members of the public to contact the council if there were any ugly advertising boards they wanted removed.· It's worth contacting your local County Council Planning Department for more information.
· If you do not understand the details enclosed please contact the Finance Department where the staff will be pleased to assist.· Fewless said EnviroPork contacted the Health Department the day after the storm to reassure the agency that the ponds were holding.· He suggested that I contacted the frequency allocation department.· Please contact your personnel department if you would like to help.· Priority booking can be arranged for staff by contacting the public affairs department at John Wood House.· Ask about funding when contacting departments and check with a university careers service for information.· On behalf of the Trust I have agreed to contact each Planning Department and obtain the name of the individual concerned.· For further information, please contact our Reservations Department at least eight weeks prior to your departure.
· Making contact with the families in the first instance was the most difficult problem.· After the 30 days, lawyers may contact families of the victims, but only in writing.· Last night police were trying to contact his family.· Later Jonathan Probyn made an emotional appeal for his estranged wife to contact him or her family.· She also implored me not to contact her family.· If you do have difficulty you can always contact the local Family Health Service Authority.· Nor were they allowed to contact their family doctor or anyone else for support or advice.
· Anyone requiring further information should contact this office.· For additional information, contact Trouble-Shooter.· If you need any further information you can contact me on the above telephone number after 4 p.m. most days.· Anyone with information should contact the police on.· For further information, contact local branches for Thomas Cook, Barclays and Pickfords.· Anyone with information is asked to contact Dursley Police.· For further information, contact John McLean Fox at the above address.· For further information contact the Valley Leisure Centre.
· Motorists wishing to donate their points to the team are asked to contact Team Manager Ian Janes.· Make sure that you contact your local manager and explain what it is you can do.· The Cinema has limited wheelchair access, and people with disabilities should contact the House Manager in advance.· Please contact the House Manager for details.· If you would like to help, please contact the kennel manager,.· For further information please contact the Linnet Club manager.· If there is a problem the client or assistant can contact the manager who will mediate.
· If you have not renewed yours and wish to do so, contact the office without delay. 15.· Please contact the Office if you are interested-no reasonable offer will be refused!· I can supply you with more tickets or you may contact the Office or your own teacher.· If anyone can help please contact the Editorial office.· Candidates should contact the relevant Faculty Office to obtain an application form.· Please contact either or the Office.· For further information and advice please contact the Ticket Office.
· If you would like to apply for help, or find out who your local representative is, contact your welfare officer.· Age Concern now wants elderly people worried about keeping warm to contact its officers or the fire brigade for advice.· Those wishing to research in other schools should contact their Divisional Education Officer.· Employees will be able to go to contact officers informally, and in confidence.· If you have not had time to object, contact the planning officer and ask for extra time.· For Teachers' Packs, details of facilities and resources please contact the Education Officer.· They should contact the coroner's officer Brian Atkinson on 091-567 6155 ext 7854.
· Thirteen families still have to be contacted, but hospital officials are confident they will be able to trace them.· But, the source added, others were contacted by Democratic fund-raising officials after the sessions and solicited for contributions.· He is advised also to contact the appropriate official of his intentions when he will receive all reasonable assistance towards his visit.
· Charlotte suggested contacting the police, but Ursula would not hear of it.· The families agreed not to contact police to guarantee the safety of the two men.· Today many horse owners contacted the police asking for advice on how best to protect their animals.· At that point, the families contacted the State Judicial Police in Tijuana.· The charity has warned anyone approached by the imposter to contact police immediately.· He said he left and summoned building security guards, who then contacted police.· Anyone with information should contact the police on.· They say anyone who thinks they recognise him should contact police immediately.
· They attempted to contact you by radio.
· For more information on this event please contact the Secretary of the club.· If anyone is interested in joining, please contact the Secretary.· For a detailed course programme please contact the Booking Secretary.· For detailed advice on themes contact the relevant committee secretary.
· For further information on this service contact the Occupational Pensions Board on.· Anyone who would like to know more about the service should contact volunteer coordinator Dorothy Davison on.· Staff who would like to use the service should contact Colin Will, who will provide training over the next few weeks.· For details of the full range of services contact Coutts on 071-753 1234.· Your local social services department can be contacted through your town hall.
· High technology - businesses in this field should contact our High Technology branches for advice on the special problems facing them.
VERB· Anyone with information is asked to contact Dursley Police.· Anyone offered cheap tyres or know of their whereabouts are asked to contact the detectives at Dunganon 52525.· Since then the importers have run more advertisements asking owners to contact them.· Motorists wishing to donate their points to the team are asked to contact Team Manager Ian Janes.· Anyone offered similar plates from unauthorised sources is asked to contact Nubern Products on.· Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of this cowling is asked to contact: Geoff Rodwell,.· Anyone who may have seen this vehicle since May 11 is also asked to contact them.
· If you are in any doubt regarding the acceptability of your qualifications you should not hesitate to contact the faculty for advice.· If anyone of you is troubled or needs help please don't hesitate to contact me or my wife.· However, please do not hesitate to contact me if further clarification is needed prior to it being distributed.· Please do not hesitate to contact me here at the above number if you have any other queries or concerns.· Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require further information or assistance.· If you with to discuss the matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me.· Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
· Would you like to contact me to exchange experiences and help us feel less isolated?· Send your resume to headhunters you would like to contact you, but make certain it is professionally prepared and presented well.· Any young singers who would like further information can contact Keith Smith.· If anyone else would like to help please contact Mr Campbell at All Hallows.· Anyone who would like to attend should contact organiser Peter Goodwin on Redcar 472249.· Anyone who has time to spare and would like to help can contact Moira on Darlington.
· Charlotte suggested contacting the police, but Ursula would not hear of it.· One recent column suggested contacting funeral homes to find out information about deceased relatives and their next-of-kin.· He suggested that I contacted the frequency allocation department.· She called some Tonellis there out of the phone book, and one of them suggested that she contact me.· He had suggested that Gene contact me.· I rang him to ask his advice, and he was the one who suggested I should contact the police.
· Goldman never denied repeatedly trying to contact Lee after the incident but said she wanted him to apologize.· If she kept on trying to contact your father, it could be awkward.· Another brother they tried to contact was worse than useless apparently.· Not once did he try to contact his son.· She was uncertain of who to try to contact next.· Was it a signal-like jungle drums-to try to contact another mouse?
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
- Even after Charles married Princess Diana he kept in close contact with Camilla.
- He had not kept in close touch with the performers who had danced in his first little group.
- I am keen to keep in close touch with you on this subject.
- I take that point and we are keeping in close contact with local authorities.
- I urge my hon. Friend to keep in close touch to make sure that response times are up to the charter.
- In practice, I keep in close touch with the work of the foundation.
- The Society is keeping in close touch with the appropriate authority and full information will be published as soon as possible.
- To monitor their responses we have kept in close touch with each family's health visitor.
- But he never looked at his grandmother, who seemed eager to make eye contact.
- I was paralysed with fear at the very thought of making eye contact with them, let alone playing the teacher.
- Let your body language, eye contact and facial expression show involvement and receptivity.
- She had always associated eye contact with frankness; there was nothing frank about this man.
- She was making deep eye contact with me and a couple of her rings were digging into my fingers rather painfully.
- They were seated and made little, if any, eye contact with the brothers or their lawyers.
- This ensures good eye contact which is very important in promoting mutual trust and confidence between members.
- Unlike radio, the anchor / readers do not have to be in eye contact with the control room.
WORD FAMILYadjectivecontactcontactablenouncontactverbcontact
to write to or telephone someone: Give the name of someone who we can contact in an emergency. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.—contactable adjective [not before noun]: A mobile phone makes you contactable wherever you are.RegisterIn everyday English, people often say get in touch with someone rather than contact someone:· Is there a number where I can get in touch with you?GRAMMAR: Comparisoncontact• You contact someone: · Contact the sales department for details. ✗Don’t say: Contact with the sales department for details.make contact/get in contact• You make contact with someone: · I’ve been trying to make contact with him. ✗Don’t say: make a contact with someone• You get in contact with someone: · You can get in contact with us on this number. ✗Don’t say: get in contact to someone• You can also say that two or more people make contact or get in contact: · They made contact as soon as they landed.get in touch• You get in touch with someone: · I managed to get in touch with the owner.• You can also say that two or more people get in touch: · We got in touch and arranged to meet.