Meaning & use
reaching out
Making an effort to contact or connect with someone, especially to offer help, ask for support, or start communication.
See it in a sentence
Thank you for reaching out; I'd be happy to answer your questions.
She has been reaching out to old classmates to plan their reunion.
A note on using this word
Common in polite, professional emails, such as 'I'm reaching out to follow up on...'
Words with a similar meaning
contactinggetting in touch
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