reach

Meaning of reach in English

Verb

1. get to a place; go as far as

reach the top of a mountain

2. extend to a point or place; stretch out

His land reaches (to) the river.
The shelf reaches the ceiling.
Her letter never reached me.
The siren reached to a great distance.

3. amount to an amount, number, or value; attain

The expense reaches to a considerable figure.
Temperatures in Tokyo reached 36°yesterday.

4. apply to; be applicable or relevant

The rule does not reach the case.

5. come to a particular situation or condition; succeed in achieving

reach an agreement
reach a conclusion
When you reach your 40s, you know what you want from life.
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6. extend one’s hand etc. to touch or grasp; hold out

He reached out his hand for the book. ー He reached for the book.

7. be able to touch by reaching one’s arm or legs; take with an outstretched arm or legs

I can't reach the shelf unless I stand on tip-toe.
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