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reaching out regarding

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UK/ˌriːtʃɪŋ ˈaʊt rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/
US/ˌriːtʃɪŋ ˈaʊt rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. phrasefixed phrase

    Contacting someone in order to ask about or discuss a particular subject.

    Grammar: Comes before a noun phrase naming the topic: reaching out regarding your order.

    Patterns

    • reaching out regarding something
    • be reaching out regarding something

    I'm reaching out regarding the invoice you sent last week.

    She is reaching out regarding a possible change to the schedule.

    Thank you for reaching out regarding the missing package.

  2. phrasefixed phraseformal

    Used at the start of a message to say what the message is about.

    Grammar: Often opens an email, followed by the subject: I'm reaching out regarding your application.

    Patterns

    • I am reaching out regarding something
    • We are reaching out regarding something

    We are reaching out regarding your recent inquiry about our services.

    I'm reaching out regarding the meeting planned for Friday.

Common combinations

reaching out regarding your order
I'm reaching out regarding your order, which was delayed.
reaching out regarding the position
He is reaching out regarding the position advertised online.
thank you for reaching out regarding
Thank you for reaching out regarding the problem with your account.
reaching out regarding a refund
She is reaching out regarding a refund for the damaged item.
reaching out regarding your application
I'm reaching out regarding your application, which we have now reviewed.

Synonyms and how they differ

writing about
More direct and less polite; it says only that a message concerns a topic, not that you are making contact.
contacting about
Close in meaning, but 'contacting' sounds more neutral and is less common as an email opener.
getting in touch regarding
Very similar and equally polite, but slightly more conversational than 'reaching out regarding'.

Word family

reach out phrasal verb
to contact someone, especially to offer help or ask for it
outreach noun
the activity of an organization contacting and helping people in a community

Commonly confused: reaching out regarding or reaching out about? reaching out regarding or in regard to?

reaching out regarding vs reaching out about

'About' is the everyday choice and works in speech and writing; 'regarding' is more formal and suits business email.

reaching out regarding vs in regard to

This is a topic phrase, not a contact phrase: it names a subject but does not say you are getting in touch.

Practice

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