reach out to (someone)
phrasal verb
reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.
Examples of reach out to (someone) in a Sentence
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Call 911 for emergency services or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Line at 988 for support with mental health crises.
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Sarah Schuster, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
The church is also asking anybody with information or concerns to reach out to church leadership.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2024
Anyone with questions about this recall can reach out to Belgian Yummies at 239-202-8146, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time or by emailing belgianyummies@gmail.com.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Johnson then began to reach out to people across the state to create the task force, which then selected to memorialize Philips because of her dedication to serving the state of Wisconsin.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The Sun and Mercury hold important discussions in Aries on the 11th so reach out to the higher ups and roll out your ideas.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Passengers can also reach out to their therapists mid-cruise to schedule a session as needed – though state laws regarding telehealth vary and could prevent them from accessing care.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Hathaway said the Secret Service will reach out to businesses located within the security perimeter.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
For questions on this recall, reach out to Procter & Gamble on its website hyperlinked above or call 833-347-5764, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time on Saturdays.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Sarah Schuster, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
The church is also asking anybody with information or concerns to reach out to church leadership.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2024
Anyone with questions about this recall can reach out to Belgian Yummies at 239-202-8146, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time or by emailing belgianyummies@gmail.com.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Johnson then began to reach out to people across the state to create the task force, which then selected to memorialize Philips because of her dedication to serving the state of Wisconsin.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The Sun and Mercury hold important discussions in Aries on the 11th so reach out to the higher ups and roll out your ideas.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Passengers can also reach out to their therapists mid-cruise to schedule a session as needed – though state laws regarding telehealth vary and could prevent them from accessing care.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Hathaway said the Secret Service will reach out to businesses located within the security perimeter.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
For questions on this recall, reach out to Procter & Gamble on its website hyperlinked above or call 833-347-5764, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time on Saturdays.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
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