Reach out
phrasal verb
To try to communicate with a person or a group to ask for help or support, or to offer help.
If you're feeling lonely, don't hesitate to reach out to your friends.
Often appears as...
- reach out to someone
- reach out for support
phrasal verb
To extend your arm to try to touch or grasp something.
The baby reached out for her mother's hair.
Often appears as...
- reach out for something
- reach out and touch
phrasal verb
To attempt to extend the range or scope of something, to try to include more.
The government is reaching out to the public to gather their opinions on the new tax plan.
Often appears as...
- reach out efforts
- reach out campaign
phrasal verb
To try to communicate with a person or a group to ask for help or support, or to offer help.
If you're feeling lonely, don't hesitate to reach out to your friends.
Often appears as...
- reach out to someone
- reach out for support
phrasal verb
To extend your arm to try to touch or grasp something.
The baby reached out for her mother's hair.
Often appears as...
- reach out for something
- reach out and touch
phrasal verb
To attempt to extend the range or scope of something, to try to include more.
The government is reaching out to the public to gather their opinions on the new tax plan.
Often appears as...
- reach out efforts
- reach out campaign
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Help
Use this when you or someone else needs assistance and is looking for support.
I'll reach out to the teacher if I can't solve the math problem.
Pro Tip 2/3Offering Support
Show your willingness to assist others by using 'reach out.' It's a friendly way to offer help.
Remember to reach out to your classmates if they seem stressed.
Pro Tip 3/3Building Connections
It implies trying to establish a new connection or nurture an existing relationship.
Our club wants to reach out to new members this semester.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Help
Use this when you or someone else needs assistance and is looking for support.
I'll reach out to the teacher if I can't solve the math problem.
Pro Tip 2/3Offering Support
Show your willingness to assist others by using 'reach out.' It's a friendly way to offer help.
Remember to reach out to your classmates if they seem stressed.
Pro Tip 3/3Building Connections
It implies trying to establish a new connection or nurture an existing relationship.
Our club wants to reach out to new members this semester.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Help
Use this when you or someone else needs assistance and is looking for support.
I'll reach out to the teacher if I can't solve the math problem.
Pro Tip 2/3Offering Support
Show your willingness to assist others by using 'reach out.' It's a friendly way to offer help.
Remember to reach out to your classmates if they seem stressed.
Pro Tip 3/3Building Connections
It implies trying to establish a new connection or nurture an existing relationship.
Our club wants to reach out to new members this semester.
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