: the state or condition that exists when two people or things physically touch each other : a state of touching
Physical contact between a mother and child is very important.
the point of contact between the bat and the ball [=the point where the bat and ball touch each other]
a disease that is spread by sexual contact
The players made contact [=touched or hit each other] and a foul was called.
The train's wheels should make contact with [=touch] the track continuously.
Do not let your skin come in/into contact with [=touch] the acid.
The chemical kills germs on contact [=as soon as the chemical touches the germs]
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: the state or condition that exists when people see and communicate with each other
The actor has had little contact with the public [=has not interacted much with the public] in recent years.
It was during that time that native people first came into/in contact with [=first saw and began communicating with] the settlers.
She joined a book club to get a little human contact [=interaction with other people] while the kids were in school.
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Your contact information is the information (such as your telephone number, address, or e-mail address) that tells someone how to communicate with you.
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If you are in contact with someone, you communicate with them sometimes.
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If you lose contact with someone or something, you are no longer able to communicate with that person or thing.
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If you make/establish contact, you have succeeded in communicating with someone.
b
: an occurrence in which people communicate with each other
Contacts between the two leaders have been frequent in recent weeks.
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: a person who you know and who can be helpful to you especially in business
I applied for a job at that law firm because I have a contact there.
business contacts
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Someone who is listed as a contact in information from a company or organization is the person you can write to or call with questions about that company or organization.
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