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.
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If anything isn’t immediately clear in the sale posting, don’t be afraid to reach out to the company.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Political analysts have opined for years that Trump has cleverly used combat sports venues such as UFC to cheaply and effectively reach out to voters who don't read mainstream news media or follow election campaigns.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Hotchkiss tried to reach out to students, often riding his three-speed Raleigh bicycle on the campus from his house, seen as a welcoming gesture.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
If anything has changed, reach out to your financial advisor in order adjust your strategy accordingly.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Political analysts have opined for years that Trump has cleverly used combat sports venues such as UFC to cheaply and effectively reach out to voters who don't read mainstream news media or follow election campaigns.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Hotchkiss tried to reach out to students, often riding his three-speed Raleigh bicycle on the campus from his house, seen as a welcoming gesture.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
If anything has changed, reach out to your financial advisor in order adjust your strategy accordingly.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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