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Definition of out of touch
1 : not communicating with each other
I don't know if he still lives there. We've been out of touch for some time.
2 : in a state of not knowing what is happening, how certain people feel, etc.
I've been away from the business for several years and feel quite out of touch. —usually + withHe is out of touch with the younger generation.
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