Search results for 'reach':

reach verb (reaches, reached, reaching) 1 to arrive at or get as far as (a place, position, etc). 2 tr & intr to be able to touch or get hold of something. 3 tr & intr to project or extend to a point. 4 intrans (usually reach across, out, up, etc) to stretch out one's arm to try to touch or get hold of something. 5 colloq to hand or pass something to someone • reach me that CD. 6 to make contact or communicate with someone, especially by telephone • I couldn't reach her. noun 1 the distance one can stretch one's arm, hand, etc • out of reach. 2 a distance that can be travelled easily • within reach of London. 3 an act of reaching out. 4 range of influence, power, understanding or abilities. 5 (usually reaches) a section within clear limits, eg part of a river or canal between two bends or locks. 6 (usually reaches) level or rank • the upper reaches of government. reachable adj.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon ræcan.