Dictionary definition · reach
noun
- the limits within which something can be effective"range of motion"
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:"a piano has a greater range than the human voice"
- the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- the limit of capability"within the compass of education"
verb
- reach a destination, either real or abstract"We hit Detroit by noon"
- reach a point in time, or a certain state or level"The thermometer hit 100 degrees"
- move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense"Government reaches out to the people"
- be in or establish communication with"Our advertisements reach millions"
- to gain with effort"she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
- to extend as far as"The sunlight reached the wall"
- reach a goal"make the first team"
- place into the hands or custody of"hand me the spoon, please"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).