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

Of course, any conversation about Polly Pocket has to touch on the upcoming live-action film. —John Russell, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024

The Dons needed just one more out on Saturday to put the finishing touch on a masterful pitching performance and a fifth section title in program history. —Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 May 2024

The signature scent The finishing touch on any good outfit? —Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024

Vancouver fans expressed their displeasure on social media leading up to the game, and then booed Inter Miami’s every touch on their opening possession Saturday night. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024

The best scenes touch on the various ways in which the friars try to connect with God. —Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 22 May 2024

Some feature similarly calm graphics and music, while others touch on the same emotional topics, and all are fun to watch. —Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024

After putting the finishing touch on an extremely productive day with a double in her final at bat, Kenney leaned on her teammates and some newfound confidence to step up for her shorthanded squad. —Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024

Advertisement Numerous projects touch on issues involving coastal protection and access, climate change and sea-level rise, and public safety and transportation. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024