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  • Definition
    • 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

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