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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- reach :the limits within which something can be effective
- range of motion|he was beyond the reach of their fire
- reach :reach a destination, either real or abstract
- We hit Detroit by noon|The water reached the doorstep|We barely made it to the finish line|I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
- reach :an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- the range of a supersonic jet|a piano has a greater range than the human voice|the ambit of municipal legislation|within the compass of this article|within the scope of an investigation|outside the reach of the law|in the political orbit of a world power
- reach :reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
- The thermometer hit 100 degrees|This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
- reach :move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
- Government reaches out to the people
- reach :the limit of capability
- within the compass of education
- reach :be in or establish communication with
- Our advertisements reach millions|He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
- reach :to gain with effort
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks