reach
verb
riːtʃ 
riːtʃ arrive
1 [transitive] reach something/somebody to arrive at the place that you have been travelling toThey didn't reach the border until after dark.The beach can only be reached by boat.I hope this letter reaches you.2 [transitive] reach somebody to come to somebody's attentionThe rumours eventually reached the President.level/speed/stage
3 [transitive] reach something to increase to a particular level, speed, etc. over a period of timeThe conflict has now reached a new level of intensity.Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C.4 [transitive] reach something to arrive at a particular point or stage of something after a period of timeHe first reached the finals in 2008.His parents have not yet reached retirement age.The negotiations have reached deadlock.achieve aim
5 [transitive] reach something to achieve a particular aimSynonym
arrive atto reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromisePoliticians again failed to reach an agreement. see also far-reachingwith hand/arm
6 [intransitive, transitive] to stretch your hand towards something in order to touch it, pick it up, etc+ adverb/preposition She reached inside her bag for a pen.He reached across the table to squeeze her hand.reach something + adverb/preposition He reached out his hand to touch her.7 [intransitive, transitive] to be able to stretch your hand far enough in order to touch something, pick something up, etc(+ adverb/preposition) ‘Grab the end of the rope.’ ‘I can't reach that far!’reach something Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting?8 [transitive] to stretch your hand out or up in order to get something for somebodyreach something (down) for somebody Can you reach that box down for me?reach somebody (down) something Can you reach me down that box?be long enough
9 [intransitive, transitive] to be big enough, long enough, etc. to arrive at a particular point+ adverb/preposition The carpet only reached halfway across the room.reach something Is the cable long enough to reach the socket?contact somebody
10 [transitive] reach somebody to communicate with somebody, especially by telephoneDo you know where I can reach him?be seen/heard by somebody
11 [transitive] reach somebody to be seen or heard by somebodyThrough television and radio we are able to reach a wider audience.Idioms
reach for the stars
to try to be successful at something that is difficult
Phrasal verbs
