reach out

To contact someone to start a conversation or discuss something.

• I will reach out to her tomorrow.
• The company reached out to several possible partners.
• Thanks for reaching out about the job.

How to use it: reach out to someone about something (I will reach out to the manager about the delay.)

Similar words: contact, get in touch

Common phrases: reach out directly, reach out today

To stretch your hand or arm forward to touch or take something.

• He reached out for the book.
• The child reached out and touched the flower.
• She reached out to steady the ladder.

How to use it: reach out for something (She reached out for a towel.); reach out to do something (He reached out to catch the ball.)

Similar words: stretch out

Common phrases: reach out slowly, reach out gently

To contact someone because you need their help or support.

• You can reach out whenever you need support.
• She reached out to her family during the crisis.
• Have you reached out to anyone for help?

How to use it: reach out to someone for something (He reached out to his teacher for advice.)

Similar words: ask for help, seek support

Common phrases: reach out again, reach out early

To approach people because you want to know them and become friends.

• Try to reach out to your neighbours.
• Joining the club helped him reach out to new people.
• She is shy but wants to reach out and make friends.

How to use it: reach out to someone (Try reaching out to people in your neighbourhood.)

Similar words: make friends, socialize

Common phrases: reach out more, reach out socially

To stretch your hand or arm forward to touch or take something.

• She reached out for my hand.
• He reached out and caught the falling cup.
• Can you reach out and touch the wall?

How to use it: reach out for something (He reached out for the glass.); reach out to do something (She reached out to touch his arm.)

Similar words: stretch out

Common phrases: reach out slowly, reach out gently

To contact someone because you need their help or support.

• Please reach out if you need help.
• He reached out to his sister for advice.
• When things became difficult, she finally reached out.

How to use it: reach out to someone for something (She reached out to a friend for support.)

Similar words: ask for help, seek support

Common phrases: reach out again, reach out early