contact

• Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Bedingung bezeichnet, mit jemandem oder etwas in Verbindung, Kommunikation oder physischer Berührung zu stehen.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being in communication or physical touch with someone or something.

1. A2formal

   The state of being in communication with someone.

   Kontakt

   • We have been in contact with the client all week.
   • She lost contact with her childhood friend.
   • Please make contact with the office as soon as possible.

   Synonymeassociationcommunicationconnectiontouch

   Antonymedisconnectionisolationseparation

2. Physical touchA2formal

   The state of physically touching something or someone.

   Kontakt

   • The two surfaces came into contact.
   • Avoid direct contact with the chemical.
   • The doctor advised skin-to-skin contact with the baby.

   Synonymecontiguitytangencytouch

   Antonymedetachmentdisconnectiondistanceseparation

3. Person (connection)B1informal

   A person you know who can help you or provide information.

   Kontakt (Person)

   • He has a contact in the publishing industry.
   • She used her contacts to get the job.
   • I have a contact who can fix your car cheaply.

   Synonymeacquaintanceconnectionsource

4. Electrical connectionB2formaltechnical

   A device or point that allows electrical current to flow.

   Elektrischer Kontakt

   • Check the electrical contacts for corrosion.
   • The switch has a faulty contact.
   • Make sure the contacts are clean before connecting the wires.

   Synonymeconnectionjunctionterminal

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit jemandem eine Verbindung aufzunehmen oder zu kommunizieren, meist per Telefon, E-Mail oder persönlich.

A verb used to indicate the act of getting in touch or communicating with someone, typically by phone, email, or in person.

1. Get in touchA2formal

   To communicate with someone, typically by phone, email, or in person.

   Kontakt aufnehmen

   • Please contact the office for more information.
   • She contacted her lawyer about the contract.
   • I will contact you as soon as I have the results.

   Synonymeapproachcallemailnotifyphonereachwrite

2. Reach outB1informal

   To make an effort to communicate with someone, especially for help or support.

   Kontakt aufnehmen

   • He contacted his old friend after many years.
   • They contacted the support team for assistance.
   • You should contact the police if you see anything suspicious.

   Synonymeapproachget hold ofget in touchreach outtouch base

   Antonymeavoidignoreshun