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 + withI'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
Jorge says that after Maya transferred from another school in Frisco as a junior in 2022, the family had been in touch with Maya’s school counselor to make sure that her grades were correct.
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David Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Role in the case: Hicks may have been in touch with Cohen about preventing Daniels from going public, court records show.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Some senior intelligence officials are considering leaving or retiring early, should Mr. Trump be re-elected and appoint a close ally to lead the C.I.A., said former officials who have been in touch with former colleagues.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The White House added that Biden is in touch with state and local officials and will provide assistance if needed.
—NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s according to multiple people in touch with the Dolphins front office.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Be in touch with your most sensitive and vulnerable parts.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, House Democrats' main campaign arm, has been in touch with Barca about a potential run in the last few months, one source said.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The mayor was in touch with the track coach and had a staff member chase down a lead on an alternative space for handball.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
David Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Role in the case: Hicks may have been in touch with Cohen about preventing Daniels from going public, court records show.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Some senior intelligence officials are considering leaving or retiring early, should Mr. Trump be re-elected and appoint a close ally to lead the C.I.A., said former officials who have been in touch with former colleagues.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The White House added that Biden is in touch with state and local officials and will provide assistance if needed.
—NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s according to multiple people in touch with the Dolphins front office.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Be in touch with your most sensitive and vulnerable parts.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, House Democrats' main campaign arm, has been in touch with Barca about a potential run in the last few months, one source said.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The mayor was in touch with the track coach and had a staff member chase down a lead on an alternative space for handball.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
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“In touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20touch. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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