reaching

A noun referring to the act of extending one's arm or hand to touch or grasp something, or the achievement of a goal or objective.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, den Arm oder die Hand auszustrecken, um etwas zu berühren oder zu greifen, oder das Erreichen eines Ziels oder einer Aufgabe.

1. Physical extension B1 formal

   The act of extending one's arm or body to touch or grasp something.

   • His constant reaching for the top shelf strained his shoulder.
   • The child's reaching for the cookie jar was caught on camera.
   • Reaching across the table, she grabbed the salt shaker.

   🇩🇪Ausstrecken

   Synonyme: extensionstretching

2. Achievement of a goal B2 formal

   The act of successfully attaining or achieving a desired objective.

   • The reaching of a peace agreement was celebrated by both nations.
   • Her reaching of the summit was a testament to her endurance.
   • The team's reaching of their sales target earned them a bonus.

   🇩🇪Erreichung

   Synonyme: accomplishmentachievementattainmentfulfillmentrealizationsuccess

   Antonyme: failuremissshortfall

• reachings plural form
• reachings' possessive plural form
• reaching's possessive singular form

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.

• 🇩🇪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.

1. Arrive at a place A1 formal

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

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

   🇩🇪Einen Ort erreichen

   Synonyme: arrive atattaincome toget tohitmake

   Antonyme: departgoleave

2. Extend to touch A1 formal

   To stretch out or extend something to touch or grasp.

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

   🇩🇪Erreichen

   Synonyme: extendhold output outstick outstretchthrust out

   Antonyme: withdraw

3. Contact or communicate A2 informal

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

   • 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.

   🇩🇪Kontakt aufnehmen

   Synonyme: callcontactnotifyphonering

4. Achieve a level or goal B1 formal

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

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

   🇩🇪Ein Niveau oder Ziel erreichen

   Synonyme: accomplishachievearrive atattaingainhitmeetobtainrealizesecure

   Antonyme: abandonfailforfeitmiss

• reached past participle
• reached past simple
• reaching present participle
• reaches third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: reach intoreach out