reach

• Substantiv, das die Reichweite oder Entfernung bezeichnet, bis zu der man greifen oder sich erstrecken kann, oder die Fähigkeit, etwas zu erreichen oder zu erlangen.

A noun referring to the extent or distance that can be reached or stretched to, or the ability to achieve or attain something.

1. Extent or rangeB1formal

   The distance or extent that something or someone can reach or extend to.

   Reichweite

   • The ladder is within reach of the roof.
   • The news spread beyond the reach of the media.
   • The island is out of reach from the mainland.

   Synonymeambitcompassextentgraspradiusrangescopespanstretchsweep

2. Capability or influenceB2formal

   The scope or extent of someone's power, influence, or ability to achieve something.

   Einfluss oder Reichweite

   • The company's reach extends to international markets.
   • Social media has a global reach.
   • The charity aims to extend its reach to more communities.

   Synonymeambitcompassextentgraspinfluenceorbitpurviewrangescopesweep

   Antonymeinability

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, die Hand auszustrecken, um etwas zu berühren oder zu greifen, oder das Ankommen an einem Ort oder das Erreichen eines Zustands.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending one's hand to touch or grasp something, or arriving at a particular place or state.

1. Arrive at a placeA1formal

   To get to or arrive at a particular place or destination.

   Einen Ort erreichen

   • We reached the airport just in time.
   • They reached the summit after a long climb.
   • The ship reached the harbor at dawn.

   Synonymearrive atattaincome toget tohitmake

   Antonymedepartgoleave

2. Extend to touchA1formal

   To stretch out or extend something to touch or grasp.

   Erreichen

   • Can you reach the top shelf?
   • She reached for the book on the table.
   • He reached across the table to shake hands.

   Synonymeextendhold output outstick outstretchthrust out

   Antonymewithdraw

3. Contact or communicateA2informal

   To get in touch with someone, especially by phone or message.

   Kontakt aufnehmen

   • I tried to reach her but she didn't answer.
   • You can reach me at this number.
   • He finally reached his friend after several attempts.

   Synonymecallcontactnotifyphonering

4. Achieve a level or goalB1formal

   To attain or achieve a particular level, amount, or goal.

   Ein Niveau oder Ziel erreichen

   • The temperature reached 30 degrees today.
   • Sales reached a new record last month.
   • She reached her target weight after months of effort.

   Synonymeaccomplishachievearrive atattaingainhitmeetobtainrealizesecure

   Antonymeabandonfailforfeitmiss

Phrasal-Variantenreach intoreach out