Touch base Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtətʃ/ /ˈbeɪs

TUHCH BAYS

UK

tˈʌtʃ/ /bˈeɪs

TUCH BAYS

Definition

To briefly communicate with someone to check in, update, or discuss something, usually after some time or to make sure everyone is informed.

Usage & Nuances

'Touch base' is informal, common in business, project updates, or checking in. Usually used in speech or emails: 'Let's touch base next week.' Not literal—don't use with people unfamiliar with idioms.

• Spanish: ponerse en contacto - ponerse al tanto
• Portuguese (BR): entrar em contato - conversar rapidamente
• Portuguese (PT): entrar em contacto - falar rapidamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 联系一下 - 沟通一下
• Chinese (Traditional): 聯絡一下 - 溝通一下
• Hindi: संपर्क करना - बात करना
• Arabic: التواصل مع - الاتصال
• Bengali: যোগাযোগ করা - দেখা করা - কথা বলা
• Russian: связаться - выйти на связь - поговорить
• Japanese: 連絡を取る - 確認する
• Vietnamese: liên lạc - trao đổi nhanh
• Korean: 연락하다 - 잠깐 이야기하다
• Turkish: iletişime geçmek - temas kurmak
• Urdu: رابطہ کرنا - بات کرنا
• Indonesian: menghubungi - menjalin kontak

Example Sentences

I will touch base with you tomorrow.

basic

Let's touch base next week about the project.

basic

Can you touch base with the team today?

basic

Just wanted to touch base and see how things are going.

natural

We should touch base before making any decisions.

natural

I'll touch base with you after the meeting to update you.

natural