Reach down Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈdaʊn
REECH-DOWN
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /dˈaʊn
reech-DOWN
Definition
To move your arm or upper body downwards, usually to pick up or touch something lower than where you are.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative situations, but mostly physical. Typically paired with actions like 'pick up' or 'grab'. Not formal—used in daily conversation. Do not confuse with 'bend down' which focuses on the whole body, while 'reach down' stresses the movement of the arm or upper body.
Spanish: agacharse - estirarse hacia abajoPortuguese (BR): abaixar-se - estender a mão para baixoPortuguese (PT): baixar-se - estender a mão para baixoChinese (Simplified): 弯下身 - 伸手向下Chinese (Traditional): 彎下身 - 伸手向下Hindi: नीचे झुकना - नीचे हाथ बढ़ानाArabic: انحنى للأسفل - مد يده للأسفلBengali: নিচে হাত বাড়ানো - নিচে ঝোঁকে হাত দেওয়াRussian: тянуться вниз - опускать рукуJapanese: 手を下に伸ばすVietnamese: với xuốngKorean: 아래로 손을 뻗다Turkish: aşağıya uzanmakUrdu: نیچے ہاتھ بڑھاناIndonesian: meraih ke bawah
Example Sentences
Please reach down and pick up the book.
basic
I had to reach down to tie my shoes.
basic
Can you reach down and get the ball for me?
basic
She reached down into her bag and pulled out her phone.
natural
He reached down and grabbed a handful of sand.
natural
If you reach down, you can just touch the bottom shelf.
natural