noun

1. The act of stretching or extending; extension.

2. The ability to reach or touch with the person, a limb, or something held or thrown.

   “The fruit is beyond my reach.”

3. The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like; power of attainment or management; extent of force or capacity.

verb

1. To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

   “He reached for a weapon that was on the table.”

2. To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.

   “to reach one a book”

3. To stretch out the hand.

Synonyms: contact, get hold of, get in touch