reach

US /riːtʃ/
UK /riːtʃ/
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1.

stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something

:
He reached for the book on the top shelf.
Can you reach the remote control?
2.

arrive at a place

:
We finally reached our destination after a long journey.
The news of his success reached his hometown quickly.
3.

succeed in achieving or doing something

:
She hopes to reach her full potential.
The company aims to reach its sales target by year-end.
1.

the extent or distance to which someone or something can extend

:
The fruit was just beyond my reach.
Keep medicines out of the reach of children.
2.

the ability to contact or communicate with someone

:
I tried to call him, but he was out of reach.
The organization has a wide reach, helping people across the globe.