in touch

idiom

1

: in a state in which people communicate with each other especially by calling or writing to each other

We kept/stayed in touch after college.

They keep in touch by email.

—often + with

I'll be in touch with you later this week.

I have been trying to get in touch with her all day.

The childhood friends have kept in touch with each other for 40 years.

2

: in a state of being aware of what is happening, how certain people feel, etc.

—usually + with

As a professor of biology, it is important to keep/stay in touch with the latest research.

She is in touch with the voters and their needs.

3

: in a state of being aware of a particular part of one's character that is not easily noticed

—usually + with

She meditates to get in touch with her inner self.

Examples of in touch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Likewise, Poole said he’s been in touch with leaders in several North Texas districts that are considering holding special hiring fairs for current Fort Worth ISD employees. —Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025

Even Nick Wilde — no longer scheming, more in touch with his feelings — doesn’t feel quite so wild now. —Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025

The spokesperson said the school had been in touch with family members and was working to set up a meeting. —David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025

Please provide the information below and The Vault concierge will be in touch shortly to verify your inquiries. —Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for in touch

• nonesuch
• retouch
• clutch
• crutch
• cutch
• dutch
• hutch
• much
• mutch
• such
• insomuch
• overmuch