0 present participle of reach
1 to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort travelling:
We won't reach Miami until five or six o'clock.
News of his accident had only just reached us.
She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do.
2 to get to a particular level, especially a high one:
The temperature is expected to reach 30°C today.
I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more.
3 to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something:
[ + two objects ] UK Can you reach me (down) that book?
4 to communicate with someone in a different place, especially by phone or email:
The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore by pushing the boat further and further out to sea.
It now seems unlikely that the Democratic nominee will reach the Oval Office.
The police were certainly quick off the mark reaching the scene of the accident.
The hurricane will probably have spent most of its force by the time it reaches the northern parts of the country.
She will inherit her father's estate when she reaches her majority.
This car can reach 60mph from a standing start in less than six seconds.
