Reach out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈaʊt
REECH-owt
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊt
reech-OWT
Definition
To try to communicate with someone, usually to offer help or to ask for help, advice, or information.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; common in business, support, or when offering or asking for help. Often used with 'to' ('reach out to someone'). Can mean a literal or emotional attempt, e.g., 'reach out to a friend.' Not used for physical reaching; that's just 'reach.'
Spanish: ponerse en contacto - acercarse - comunicarsePortuguese (BR): entrar em contato - procurar - se aproximarPortuguese (PT): entrar em contacto - procurar - aproximar-seChinese (Simplified): 联系 - 伸出援手Chinese (Traditional): 聯繫 - 伸出援手Hindi: संपर्क करना - मदद के लिए हाथ बढ़ानाArabic: التواصل مع - مد يد العونBengali: যোগাযোগ করা - সহায়তা চাওয়া - সাহায্যে এগিয়ে আসাRussian: связаться - обратитьсяJapanese: 連絡する - 声をかけるVietnamese: liên lạc - tìm đếnKorean: 연락하다 - 손을 내밀다Turkish: iletişime geçmek - ulaşmakUrdu: رابطہ کرنا - مدد مانگناIndonesian: menghubungi - mengulurkan tangan (bantuan)
Example Sentences
You can reach out if you need help.
basic
I will reach out to my teacher for advice.
basic
The support team will reach out soon.
basic
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
natural
She decided to reach out to her old friend after many years.
natural
I'm glad you reached out—I was thinking about you too.
natural