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reaching

/ˈriː.tʃɪŋ/

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈriː.tʃɪŋ/

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.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие по вытягиванию руки или кисти, чтобы коснуться или схватить что-либо, или достижение цели или задачи.
  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.

    🇷🇺Протягивание

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Достижение

    Synonyms: accomplishmentachievementattainmentfulfillmentrealizationsuccess

    Antonyms: failuremissshortfall

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

verb

A2formalcommon/riːtʃ/

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.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, обозначающий действие протягивания руки, чтобы коснуться или схватить что-то, или прибытие в определённое место или состояние.
  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.

    🇷🇺Достичь места

    Synonyms: arrive atattaincome toget tohitmake

    Antonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Дотянуться

    Synonyms: extendhold output outstick outstretchthrust out

    Antonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Связаться

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Достичь уровня или цели

    Synonyms: accomplishachievearrive atattaingainhitmeetobtainrealizesecure

    Antonyms: abandonfailforfeitmiss

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

Phrasal variants: reach intoreach out