Reach in Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
REECH-in
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /ˈɪn
REECH-in
Definition
To put your hand or arm into something, like a bag, box, or other container, in order to get or find something inside.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used when talking about putting a hand or arm into a space. Often appears with 'to' (e.g., 'to reach in'). Usually followed by 'and' plus an action (e.g., 'reach in and grab'), and almost always refers to a physical action.
Spanish: meter la mano - introducir la manoPortuguese (BR): colocar a mão dentro - enfiar a mãoPortuguese (PT): meter a mão dentro - enfiar a mãoChinese (Simplified): 伸手进去Chinese (Traditional): 伸手進去Hindi: अंदर हाथ डालनाArabic: أدخل يدكBengali: হাত ঢোকানো - হাত বাড়ানো (কিছুর ভিতরে)Russian: засунуть руку - полезть рукойJapanese: 手を入れるVietnamese: thò tay vàoKorean: 손을 넣다Turkish: elini sokmakUrdu: ہاتھ ڈالناIndonesian: thò tay vào
Example Sentences
Please reach in and get the keys from the bag.
basic
Don’t reach in the box without asking.
basic
He reached in the drawer and found a pen.
basic
I just reached in my pocket and realized my wallet was gone.
natural
"Go ahead, reach in and pick whichever toy you want," said the teacher.
natural
You have to reach in pretty far to get that last cookie at the bottom.
natural