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

The role of a backup quarterback is to be in touch and in tune, helmet in hand, game plan in mind. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025

According to his Instagram, Bonaduce is enjoying life as a retiree, but is still in touch with his musical side. —Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

At that point, if there’s any interest at all, an assistant arranges time via the public relations pro who is in touch with the journalist on the other side. —Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

Letterman said he’s been in touch with Kimmel since the suspension was announced. —Luke Fountain,dan Mangan, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for in touch

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