Touch on

verb

Deal with or mention something briefly.

The speaker touched on several topics in his speech.
Visual representation of "touch on" - Deal with or mention something briefly

Often appears as...

  • touch on a subject
  • touch on a matter
verb

Make physical contact with something lightly or briefly.

Be careful not to touch on the wet paint.
Visual representation of "touch on" - Make physical contact with something lightly or briefly

Often appears as...

  • touch on the surface
  • touch on the paint
verb

Deal with or mention something briefly.

The speaker touched on several topics in his speech.
Visual representation of "touch on" - Deal with or mention something briefly

Often appears as...

  • touch on a subject
  • touch on a matter
verb

Make physical contact with something lightly or briefly.

Be careful not to touch on the wet paint.
Visual representation of "touch on" - Make physical contact with something lightly or briefly

Often appears as...

  • touch on the surface
  • touch on the paint
Definition 1 of 2
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Brief Interlude

Used when briefly introducing or mentioning a new idea within a broader context.

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During the meeting, she touched on the upcoming project before focusing on the main agenda.
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Transitional Phrase

Helps smoothly transition between different points in a conversation or text.

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We touched on the budget issues, but let's now turn to the marketing strategy for the new product.
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Surface Level

Indicates the speaker is not going into depth on the topic, staying at a superficial level.

Illustration for Surface Level
The lecture touched on the basics of economics without delving into any specific theories.
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Brief Interlude

Used when briefly introducing or mentioning a new idea within a broader context.

Illustration for Brief Interlude
During the meeting, she touched on the upcoming project before focusing on the main agenda.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Transitional Phrase

Helps smoothly transition between different points in a conversation or text.

Illustration for Transitional Phrase
We touched on the budget issues, but let's now turn to the marketing strategy for the new product.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Surface Level

Indicates the speaker is not going into depth on the topic, staying at a superficial level.

Illustration for Surface Level
The lecture touched on the basics of economics without delving into any specific theories.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Brief Interlude

Used when briefly introducing or mentioning a new idea within a broader context.

Illustration for Brief Interlude
During the meeting, she touched on the upcoming project before focusing on the main agenda.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Transitional Phrase

Helps smoothly transition between different points in a conversation or text.

Illustration for Transitional Phrase
We touched on the budget issues, but let's now turn to the marketing strategy for the new product.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Surface Level

Indicates the speaker is not going into depth on the topic, staying at a superficial level.

Illustration for Surface Level
The lecture touched on the basics of economics without delving into any specific theories.
Visual representation of the word "Touch on"

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