Meaning of reach in English
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.
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.