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reach
1 uncountable the distance within which you can touch something or pick it up by stretching out your hand, arm, leg etcwithin reach: Position the shelves so that the books are within reach of your desk. beyond/out of reach: I kicked the knife out of reach. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of distance climb depth the depths of something 1a the distance that you travel to get somewherewithin (easy) reach: The hotel is within easy reach of the town centre. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of distance climb depth the depths of something
2 singular the amount of authority or influence that someone or something haswithin/beyond the reach of someone/something: Elizabeth now felt herself to be beyond the reach of the Catholic Church. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
the furthest/far/outer reaches of something out of/beyond someone’s reach the upper/lower reaches of something within someone’s reach reach
1 uncountable the distance within which you can touch something or pick it up by stretching out your hand, arm, leg, etc.within reach: Position the shelves so that the books are within reach of your desk. beyond/out of reach: I kicked the knife out of reach. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of distance 1a the distance that you travel to get somewherewithin (easy) reach: The hotel is within easy reach of downtown. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of distance
2 singular the amount of authority or influence that someone or something haswithin/beyond the reach of someone/something: Elizabeth now felt herself to be beyond the reach of the Catholic Church. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
the farthest/far/outer reaches of something out of/beyond someone’s reach the upper/lower reaches of something within someone’s reach reach
1 transitive to arrive somewhereWe hoped to reach the camp before dark. When she reached the top of the stairs her heart was pounding. Synonyms and related words
To arrive in a place, or to enter a place 1a transitive if something reaches someone, they receive it after it has been sent to themNews reached him that his wife and child were safe. The money should reach your bank account within three working days. Synonyms and related words
To arrive in a place, or to enter a place 1b transitive to get to a particular point in time or a particular stage in a processYou reach a point where medicine can’t help. The children have reached the age when they want more privacy. Synonyms and related words
To make progress, or to achieve something progress get on with get ahead 1c transitive to get as high as a particular level or amountTemperatures here can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Synonyms and related words
To reach a particular amount, point, or state 1d intransitive to be long enough or large enough to get to a particular pointreach to: Her blond hair reaches to her waist. reach as far as: They own land that reaches as far as the border. Synonyms and related words
To reach a particular amount, point, or state
2 intransitive to move your hand, arm, leg etc towards something that you are trying to touch or pick upreach for: He turned round and reached for the phone. reach into: Travis reached into his pocket to get his car keys. reach across: I reached across the table and took Alice’s hand. Synonyms and related words
To move your limbs and appendages 2a intransitive/transitive to manage to touch something or pick it up by stretching out your hand, arm, leg etcShe had to stand on a chair to reach the switch. We keep the bottles up here so the children can’t reach them. Synonyms and related words
To touch, or to pick up someone or something
3 transitive to achieve something after discussing it or thinking about it for a long timereach (an) agreement: An agreement was finally reached last night. reach a decision/conclusion/compromise: Ministers must reach a decision before next month. Synonyms and related words
To make progress, or to achieve something progress get on with get ahead Synonyms and related words
To reach, or to enter into an agreement get together enter into reach
Nouns frequently used as objects of reach ▪ agreement, compromise, conclusion, consensus, decision, settlement, verdict
4 transitive if something such as a programme or message reaches people, they see it or hear itThe advertisement reached an audience of over 19 million. Our political message is still not reaching enough people. Synonyms and related words
To be communicated come across come at come in Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio 5 transitive to succeed in talking to someone by telephone or radioI’ll leave you a number where I can be reached in an emergency. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to telecommunication connect connected connection
reach
1 transitive to arrive somewhereWe hoped to reach the camp before dark. When she reached the top of the stairs her heart was pounding. Synonyms and related words
To arrive in a place, or to enter a place 1a transitive if something reaches someone, they receive it after it has been sent to themThe money should reach your bank account within three working days. News reached him that his wife and child were safe. Synonyms and related words
To arrive in a place, or to enter a place 1b transitive to get to a particular point in time or a particular stage in a processYou reach a point where medicine can’t help. The children have reached the age when they want more privacy. Synonyms and related words
To make progress, or to achieve something progress get on with get ahead 1c transitive to get as high as a particular level or amountTemperatures here can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Synonyms and related words
To reach a particular amount, point, or state 1d intransitive to be long enough or large enough to get to a particular pointreach to: Her blond hair reaches to her waist. reach as far as: They own land that reaches as far as the river. Synonyms and related words
To reach a particular amount, point, or state
2 intransitive to move your hand, arm, leg, etc. toward something that you are trying to touch or pick upreach for: He turned around and reached for the phone. reach into: Travis reached into his pocket to get his car keys. reach across: I reached across the table and took Alice’s hand. Synonyms and related words
To move your limbs and appendages spread fold your arms/hands bend 2a intransitive/transitive to manage to touch something or pick it up by stretching out your hand, arm, leg, etc.We keep the bottles up here so the children can’t reach them. She had to stand on a chair to reach the switch. Synonyms and related words
To touch, or to pick up someone or something
3 transitive to achieve something after discussing it or thinking about it for a long timereach (an) agreement: An agreement was finally reached last night. reach a decision/conclusion/compromise: The teachers must reach a decision before summer. Synonyms and related words
To make progress, or to achieve something progress get on with get ahead Synonyms and related words
To reach, or to enter into an agreement get together enter into reach
Nouns frequently used as objects of reach ▪ agreement, compromise, conclusion, consensus, decision, settlement, verdict
4 transitive if something such as a program or message reaches people, they see it or hear itThe advertisement reached an audience of over 19 million. Our political message is still not reaching enough people. Synonyms and related words
To be communicated come across come at come in Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio 5 transitive to succeed in talking to someone by telephone or radioI’ll leave you a number where I can be reached in an emergency. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to telecommunication connect connected connection
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