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Definition reach in British English

reach noun

noun
/riːtʃ/
1

the distance within which you can touch something or pick it up by stretching out your hand, arm, leg etc

Example

Position the shelves so that the books are within reach of your desk.

Example

I kicked the knife out of reach.

Synonyms and related words
climb depth the depths of something
1.1

the distance that you travel to get somewhere

Example

The hotel is within easy reach of the town centre.

Synonyms and related words
climb depth the depths of something
2

the amount of authority or influence that someone or something has

Example

Elizabeth now felt herself to be beyond the reach of the Catholic Church.

Synonyms and related words
leadership power authority
Definition reach in British English