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Definition reach in American English

reach verb

verb
/ritʃ/

▪ agreement, compromise, conclusion, consensus, decision, settlement, verdict

1

to arrive somewhere

Example

We hoped to reach the camp before dark.

Example

When she reached the top of the stairs her heart was pounding.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
1.1

if something reaches someone, they receive it after it has been sent to them

Example

The money should reach your bank account within three working days.

Example

News reached him that his wife and child were safe.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
1.2

to get to a particular point in time or a particular stage in a process

Example

You reach a point where medicine can't help.

Example

The children have reached the age when they want more privacy.

Synonyms and related words
progress get on with get ahead
1.3

to get as high as a particular level or amount

Example

Temperatures here can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Synonyms and related words
reach come come to
1.4

to be long enough or large enough to get to a particular point

Example

Her blond hair reaches to her waist.

Example

They own land that reaches as far as the river.

Synonyms and related words
reach come come to
2

to move your hand, arm, leg, etc. toward something that you are trying to touch or pick up

Example

He turned around and reached for the phone.

Example

Travis reached into his pocket to get his car keys.

Example

I reached across the table and took Alice's hand.

Synonyms and related words
spread fold your arms/hands bend
2.1

to manage to touch something or pick it up by stretching out your hand, arm, leg, etc.

Example

We keep the bottles up here so the children can't reach them.

Example

She had to stand on a chair to reach the switch.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
3

to achieve something after discussing it or thinking about it for a long time

Example

An agreement was finally reached last night.

Example

The teachers must reach a decision before summer.

4

if something such as a program or message reaches people, they see it or hear it

Example

The advertisement reached an audience of over 19 million.

Example

Our political message is still not reaching enough people.

Synonyms and related words
come across come at come in broadcast report screen
5

to succeed in talking to someone by telephone or radio

Example

I'll leave you a number where I can be reached in an emergency.

Synonyms and related words
connect connected connection
Definition reach in American English