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reach out

to make contact or offer help

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to extend your arm or hand toward something; to stretch to touch or grab something

2. (verb) to contact someone, usually to ask for help or communicate with them

3. (verb) to try to connect with or help someone, especially those who need support

Examples

• 1. She reached out her hand to help him up the stairs.
• 2. I will reach out to my manager about the project deadline.
• 3. The charity reaches out to homeless people in the community.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

phase out, play down, ramp up, scale back, shrug off, single out