| Verb | 1. | reach out - move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; "Government reaches out to the people" Synonyms: reach |
| 2. | reach out - reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk" | |
| 3. | reach out - attempt to communicate; "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me" |