English Vocabulary: Meanings and Uses of 'Reach'

Vocabulary flashcards covering primary definitions, collocations, phrasal verbs, and idioms associated with the verb 'reach' based on lecture notes.

Reach (Definition 1 - Travel)

To arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling.

Reach (Definition 2 - Decisions & Agreements)

To make a decision, agreement, etc. about something.

Reach (Definition 3 - Levels)

To get to a particular level, especially a high one.

Reach (Definition 4 - Physical Movement)

To stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something.

Reach (Definition 5 - Communication)

To communicate with someone in a different place, especially by phone or email.

Reach a conclusion

To come to a judgment after considering information (e.g., 'She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do').

Reach a decision

To make up one's mind or settle on an option (e.g., 'We'll inform you when a decision has been reached').

Reach a verdict

To come to an official decision in a court of law (e.g., 'The jury took four days to reach a verdict').

Reach a settlement

To come to an official agreement that resolves a dispute (e.g., 'It is hoped that the two companies will soon reach a settlement').

Reach the shore

To arrive at land along the edge of a sea or body of water (e.g., 'The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore').

Reach the summit

To arrive at the highest point of a mountain (e.g., 'By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted').

Reach the scene of the accident

To arrive at the location where a crash or mishap occurred (e.g., 'The police were certainly quick off the mark reaching the scene of the accident').

Reach 30°C

To attain a specific temperature level (e.g., 'The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today').

Reach the grand old age of…

To attain a specified advanced age (e.g., 'He's just reached the grand old age of 85').

Reach the point where…

To attain a particular state, stage, or condition in a situation (e.g., 'I've reached the point where I'm just not going to put up with her criticisms').

Reach for

To stretch out a hand or arm toward an object to take it (e.g., 'He reached for the phone and knocked over the glass').

Reach down / over

To stretch one's arm downward or across to pick up or touch something (e.g., 'The child reached down / over and picked up the kitten').

Reach out (to someone) - Definition 1

To try to communicate with a person or a group of people, usually in order to help or involve them.

Reach out (to someone) - Definition 2

To offer help and support to someone.

Get to / Reach first base

To have the first achievement or agreement that is needed for later success.