reaching Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
   stretch; reach.
   
2. noun accomplishment of an objective
   arrival.
   
3. verb reach a destination, either real or abstract
   hit; make; reach; attain; arrive at; gain.
   
   • We hit Detroit by noon
   • The water reached the doorstep
   • We barely made it to the finish line
   • I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
4. verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
   hit; reach; attain.
   
   • The thermometer hit 100 degrees
   • This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
5. verb move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
   reach out; reach.
   
   • Government reaches out to the people
6. verb be in or establish communication with
   get through; contact; reach; get hold of.
   
   • Our advertisements reach millions
   • He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
7. verb to gain with effort
   accomplish; reach; attain; achieve.
   
   • she achieved her goal despite setbacks
8. verb to extend as far as
   touch; reach; extend to.
   
   • The sunlight reached the wall
   • Can he reach?" "The chair must not touch the wall
9. verb reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"
   progress to; make; reach; get to.
   
   • We made it!
   • She may not make the grade
10. verb place into the hands or custody of
    give; turn over; reach; hand; pass; pass on.
    
    • hand me the spoon, please
    • Turn the files over to me, please
    • He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
11. verb to exert much effort or energy
    strain; reach; strive.
    
    • straining our ears to hear

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