Meaning of the word "out of touch" in English

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out of touch

US /aʊt əv tʌtʃ/
UK /aʊt əv tʌtʃ/
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Idiom

1.

no longer having contact or communication with someone or something

Example:
I've been out of touch with my old college friends for years.
After moving abroad, we slowly grew out of touch.
2.

not having knowledge of current events, ideas, or trends

Example:
The politician seemed out of touch with the needs of ordinary people.
His ideas are a bit out of touch with modern trends.
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