reach
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- n the limits within which something can be effective
he was beyond the reach of their fire - n an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
outside the reach of the law - n the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- n the limit of capability
- v reach a destination, either real or abstract
The water reached the doorstep - v reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour - v move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
Government reaches out to the people - v be in or establish communication with
Our advertisements reach millions - v to gain with effort
- v to extend as far as
The sunlight reached the wall
Can he reach?" "The chair must not touch the wall - v reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"
- v place into the hands or custody of
- v to exert much effort or energy
- It's the End of Oil World oil production is about to reach a peak and go into its final decline.
- Iraqi women reach out to receive humanitarian aid.
- With the aid of Christian activists, North Koreans brave unspeakable horrors to reach safety.