reaching Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
stretch; reach.
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noun accomplishment of an objective
arrival.
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verb reach a destination, either real or abstract
hit; make; reach; attain; arrive at; gain.
- We hit Detroit by noon
- The water reached the doorstep
- We barely made it to the finish line
- I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
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verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
hit; reach; attain.
- The thermometer hit 100 degrees
- This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
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verb move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
reach out; reach.
- Government reaches out to the people
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verb be in or establish communication with
get through; contact; reach; get hold of.
- Our advertisements reach millions
- He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
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verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; attain; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
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verb to extend as far as
touch; reach; extend to.
- The sunlight reached the wall
- Can he reach?" "The chair must not touch the wall
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verb reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"
progress to; make; reach; get to.
- We made it!
- She may not make the grade
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verb place into the hands or custody of
give; turn over; reach; hand; pass; pass on.
- hand me the spoon, please
- Turn the files over to me, please
- He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
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verb to exert much effort or energy
strain; reach; strive.
- straining our ears to hear