reach definition

1. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
2. reach a destination, either real or abstract
• examples: We hit Detroit by noon
• examples: The water reached the doorstep
• examples: We barely made it to the finish line
• examples: I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
3. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
• examples: The thermometer hit 100 degrees
• examples: This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
4. move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
• examples: Government reaches out to the people
5. be in or establish communication with
• examples: Our advertisements reach millions
• examples: He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
6. to extend as far as
• examples: The sunlight reached the wall
• examples: Can he reach?
• examples: The chair must not touch the wall
7. reach a goal, e.g.,
• examples: make the first team
• examples: We made it!
• examples: She may not make the grade