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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant l'action d'étendre le bras ou la main pour toucher ou saisir quelque chose, ou le fait d'atteindre un objectif ou une tâche.

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.

   🇫🇷extension physique

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷atteinte d'un objectif

   Synonymes: accomplishmentachievementattainmentfulfillmentrealizationsuccess

   Antonymes: 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.

• 🇫🇷Verbe désignant l'action d'étendre le bras pour toucher ou saisir quelque chose, ou d'arriver à un lieu, un état ou un objectif.

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.

   🇫🇷atteindre un lieu

   Synonymes: arrive atattaincome toget tohitmake

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷tendre pour atteindre

   Synonymes: extendhold output outstick outstretchthrust out

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷joindre (par téléphone, message)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Atteindre un niveau ou un objectif

   Synonymes: accomplishachievearrive atattaingainhitmeetobtainrealizesecure

   Antonymes: abandonfailforfeitmiss

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

Variantes phrasal: reach intoreach out