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.

Examples of reach out to (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Upon spending several months at a remote cabin in New Hampshire, Walt — now with a full head of hair and a big ol’ beard — makes his way into town and tries to reach out to his son, Walt Jr. —Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025

Customers should reach out to their respective airlines for rebooking options. —Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025

Seeking Help Is a Green Flag, Too A partner that knows when to reach out to a professional for help will make a great parent, says Chicvak. —Michelle Felder, Lcsw, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025

Residents who have specific questions around recent federal immigration policies should reach out to the Aurora Police Department, according to the statement. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025