Contact
noun
The state or action of touching something.
She avoided contact with others to prevent spread of germs.
Often appears as...
- make contact
- avoid contact
noun
A person who can give help or information.
I have a contact in the police department who can help us.
Often appears as...
- business contact
- emergency contact
verb
To communicate with someone, usually through some medium like telephone or email.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Often appears as...
- contact someone
- contact support
noun
The point at which two things meet.
The points of contact between the two gears are important for their function.
Often appears as...
- point of contact
- surface contact
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small plastic or glass lens worn in the eye to correct vision.
She usually wears glasses, but for special occasions she uses contact lenses.
Often appears as...
- contact lenses
- wearing contacts
noun
The state or action of touching something.
She avoided contact with others to prevent spread of germs.
Often appears as...
- make contact
- avoid contact
noun
A person who can give help or information.
I have a contact in the police department who can help us.
Often appears as...
- business contact
- emergency contact
verb
To communicate with someone, usually through some medium like telephone or email.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Often appears as...
- contact someone
- contact support
noun
The point at which two things meet.
The points of contact between the two gears are important for their function.
Often appears as...
- point of contact
- surface contact
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small plastic or glass lens worn in the eye to correct vision.
She usually wears glasses, but for special occasions she uses contact lenses.
Often appears as...
- contact lenses
- wearing contacts
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Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Perception
Used to describe how something feels when touched, often literally but can be emotional.
The brief contact of their hands was electrifying.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety Concern
Highlights the need for caution to avoid illness or physical harm.
Avoid contact with the hot surface.
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Perception
Used to describe how something feels when touched, often literally but can be emotional.
The brief contact of their hands was electrifying.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety Concern
Highlights the need for caution to avoid illness or physical harm.
Avoid contact with the hot surface.
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Perception
Used to describe how something feels when touched, often literally but can be emotional.
The brief contact of their hands was electrifying.
Pro Tip 2/2Safety Concern
Highlights the need for caution to avoid illness or physical harm.
Avoid contact with the hot surface.
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Rick Guidotti: From...
She walks into my studio. The way that she walks in, though, instead of this gorgeous girl, she walks in like this, her head's down, shoulders hunched, one-word answers, she looks down, no eye contact. This kid has been teased her whole life because of her difference.
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An inside look at...
that I attended as a child he was my friend that used to sit next to me so I contacted the Security Intelligence Service I thought this has to be a mistake I wanted to give a character reference for the family's good family but it was out of their hands it was in
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Jellyfish predate...
The jellyfish's sting, which helps it capture prey and defend itself, is its most infamous calling card. In the jelly's epidermis, cells called nematocysts lie coiled like poisonous harpoons. When they're triggered by contact, they shoot with an explosive force.
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The Silk Road:...
These encounters were often less than peaceful. But even through raids and warfare, as well as trade and protection of traveling merchants in exchange for tariffs, the nomads began to spread goods, ideas and technologies between cultures with no direct contact.
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Should we be looking for...
But wait. Maybe we should ask a different question first. Should we try to find out if we're alone in the universe? If we do find the atmospheric fingerprints of life on one of these small, distant worlds, should we try to contact any beings who may live there?
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The truth about bats -...
and always decontaminate your gear after visiting a cave. If you have unwanted bats living in an attic or barn, contact your local government to safely and humanely relocate us. And if you come across a bat, do not attempt to handle it,
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Why it’s so hard to cure...
Unprotected sex and contaminated needles are the leading cause of transmission. It, fortunately, cannot spread through air, water, or casual contact. Individuals of any age, sexual orientation, gender and race can contract HIV.
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The benefits of good...
Backpacks should be in contact with your back carried symetrically. If you sit a lot, get up and move around on occassion, and be sure to exercise. Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively,
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
chamber and dies a short but productive life for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths slugs are fair game for driver ants they don't run away the first ant makes contact
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These Divers Search For...
back from the military there were people who had heard about diving whether they didn't know how to do it one by one people started contacting me so I said well let's form a club
Video examples
Rick Guidotti: From...
She walks into my studio. The way that she walks in, though, instead of this gorgeous girl, she walks in like this, her head's down, shoulders hunched, one-word answers, she looks down, no eye contact. This kid has been teased her whole life because of her difference.
Video examples
An inside look at...
that I attended as a child he was my friend that used to sit next to me so I contacted the Security Intelligence Service I thought this has to be a mistake I wanted to give a character reference for the family's good family but it was out of their hands it was in
Video examples
Jellyfish predate...
The jellyfish's sting, which helps it capture prey and defend itself, is its most infamous calling card. In the jelly's epidermis, cells called nematocysts lie coiled like poisonous harpoons. When they're triggered by contact, they shoot with an explosive force.
Video examples
The Silk Road:...
These encounters were often less than peaceful. But even through raids and warfare, as well as trade and protection of traveling merchants in exchange for tariffs, the nomads began to spread goods, ideas and technologies between cultures with no direct contact.
Video examples
Should we be looking for...
But wait. Maybe we should ask a different question first. Should we try to find out if we're alone in the universe? If we do find the atmospheric fingerprints of life on one of these small, distant worlds, should we try to contact any beings who may live there?
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
and always decontaminate your gear after visiting a cave. If you have unwanted bats living in an attic or barn, contact your local government to safely and humanely relocate us. And if you come across a bat, do not attempt to handle it,
Video examples
Why it’s so hard to cure...
Unprotected sex and contaminated needles are the leading cause of transmission. It, fortunately, cannot spread through air, water, or casual contact. Individuals of any age, sexual orientation, gender and race can contract HIV.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Backpacks should be in contact with your back carried symetrically. If you sit a lot, get up and move around on occassion, and be sure to exercise. Using your muscles will keep them strong enough to support you effectively,
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
chamber and dies a short but productive life for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths slugs are fair game for driver ants they don't run away the first ant makes contact
Video examples
These Divers Search For...
back from the military there were people who had heard about diving whether they didn't know how to do it one by one people started contacting me so I said well let's form a club
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Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
I have been listening to the Stooges' self-titled first album for well over half my life, and it remains one of the most exciting and essential records I have ever had the good fortune to come into contact with.
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LeBron James
American Basketball Player
Basketball is my passion, I love it. But my family and friends mean everything to me. That's what's important. I need my phone so I can keep in contact with them at all times.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
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Eusebio
Portuguese Footballer
All of the successes achieved throughout my career and contacts with the fans have made me aware of my responsibility to act as an example in the world of football.
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Jay Samit
American Businessman
Some of the most lasting contacts and friendships that I have developed began by just grabbing a drink or breaking bread with a stranger at an industry event.
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Yves Saint Laurent
French Designer
I'd really like to be in closer contact with life. I'm a little too distant, I guess. I like to place myself outside.
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Giovanni Ribisi
American Actor
I'm old fashioned with my cell phone. I like that human contact and I think it's important.
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Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
I think it's very important to have contact with the players that I will coach.
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Ma Ying-jeou
Politician
It's very important for Taiwan to maintain its international contact.
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Niko Kovac
Croatian Athlete
I've always been someone who said that football is a contact sport.
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
I have been listening to the Stooges' self-titled first album for well over half my life, and it remains one of the most exciting and essential records I have ever had the good fortune to come into contact with.
Quote examples
LeBron James
American Basketball Player
Basketball is my passion, I love it. But my family and friends mean everything to me. That's what's important. I need my phone so I can keep in contact with them at all times.
Quote examples
Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Quote examples
Eusebio
Portuguese Footballer
All of the successes achieved throughout my career and contacts with the fans have made me aware of my responsibility to act as an example in the world of football.
Quote examples
Jay Samit
American Businessman
Some of the most lasting contacts and friendships that I have developed began by just grabbing a drink or breaking bread with a stranger at an industry event.
Quote examples
Yves Saint Laurent
French Designer
I'd really like to be in closer contact with life. I'm a little too distant, I guess. I like to place myself outside.
Quote examples
Giovanni Ribisi
American Actor
I'm old fashioned with my cell phone. I like that human contact and I think it's important.
Quote examples
Gerardo Martino
Argentinian Coach
I think it's very important to have contact with the players that I will coach.
Quote examples
Ma Ying-jeou
Politician
It's very important for Taiwan to maintain its international contact.
Quote examples
Niko Kovac
Croatian Athlete
I've always been someone who said that football is a contact sport.
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