reach out to (someone)
phrasal verb
reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.
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Schedule time this week to reach out to at least one person from each category.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
In those cases, travelers can reach out to the airline with their concerns.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The audit found the commission failed to reach out to jails within these minimum time frames in 19% of the complaints investigated.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Police said anyone who recognizes the suspects should reach out to the department or contact Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS or through their website, www.343COPS.com.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
In those cases, travelers can reach out to the airline with their concerns.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The audit found the commission failed to reach out to jails within these minimum time frames in 19% of the complaints investigated.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Police said anyone who recognizes the suspects should reach out to the department or contact Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS or through their website, www.343COPS.com.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2025
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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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