reach out

contactar, ponerse en contacto

Contactar con alguien para iniciar una conversación o hablar de un asunto.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: reach out to someone about something (I will reach out to the manager about the delay.)

Sinónimos: contact, get in touch

Expresiones frecuentes: reach out directly, reach out today

extender la mano

Estirar la mano o el brazo hacia delante para tocar o tomar algo.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: reach out for something (She reached out for a towel.); reach out to do something (He reached out to catch the ball.)

Sinónimos: stretch out

Expresiones frecuentes: reach out slowly, reach out gently

pedir ayuda, buscar apoyo

Contactar con alguien porque se necesita su ayuda o apoyo.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Cómo se usa: reach out to someone for something (He reached out to his teacher for advice.)

Sinónimos: ask for help, seek support

Expresiones frecuentes: reach out again, reach out early

hacer amigos, relacionarse

Acercarse a otras personas para conocerlas y entablar amistad.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: reach out to someone (Try reaching out to people in your neighbourhood.)

Sinónimos: make friends, socialize

Expresiones frecuentes: reach out more, reach out socially

extender la mano

Estirar la mano o el brazo hacia delante para tocar o tomar algo.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Cómo se usa: reach out for something (He reached out for the glass.); reach out to do something (She reached out to touch his arm.)

Sinónimos: stretch out

Expresiones frecuentes: reach out slowly, reach out gently

pedir ayuda, buscar apoyo

Contactar con alguien porque se necesita su ayuda o apoyo.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: reach out to someone for something (She reached out to a friend for support.)

Sinónimos: ask for help, seek support

Expresiones frecuentes: reach out again, reach out early