touch on/upon

phrasal verb

touched on/upon; touching on/upon; touches on/upon

1

: to briefly talk or write about (something) : to mention (something) briefly

The reports touched on many important points.

She touches upon the issue in the article but never fully explains it.

2

: to come close to (something) : to almost be (something)

Her actions touched on treason.

Examples of touch on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Henson’s episode, however, doesn’t just touch on Bali’s beautiful culture and sites, but delves deeper into mental health, self-care, and escaping burnout. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025

Like the cherry on top of a ice cream sundae, plumping glosses are a finishing touch on your overall makeup look, whether worn alone or layered over your favorite lip liner for an all around juicy pout. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025

Subtle minerality and a light floral touch on the nose give way to a peppery palate, finishing short but clean with faint cereal warmth and crisp simplicity. —Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Some of the most popular investor questions on Tesla’s site touch on that issue. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025