contact

²con·tact

verb \ˈkän-ˌtakt, kən-ˈ\

Definition of CONTACT

intransitive verb

: to make contact

transitive verb

1

: to bring into contact

2

a : to enter or be in contact with : join b : to get in communication with <contact your local dealer>

Usage Discussion of CONTACT

The use of contact as a verb, especially in sense 2b, is accepted as standard by almost all commentators except those who write college handbooks.

Examples of CONTACT

1. For more information, contact the city's tourism office.
2. We were able to contact them by radio.
3. She contacted everyone on the list.

First Known Use of CONTACT

1834

Related to CONTACT

Synonyms: address, communicate (with), get, reach, get hold of, get (or keep) in touch with, touch base (with)

Related Words: get through (to); acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, clue, enlighten, familiarize, fill in, inform, instruct, notify, tell, wise (up); buzz, call, phone, ring (up) [chiefly British], telephone; keep up (with)

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