reach out

phrasal verb

reached out; reaching out; reaches out

: to make an effort to do something for other people

The church is reaching out to help the poor.

Examples of reach out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Paris police for confirmation of Depardieu’s arrest and to the actor’s lawyer for comment. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2024

Popular on Variety Variety has reached out for comment to reps for Wallen, Malone, Republic Records, Amazon and Stagecoach about plans for the single and why Wallen’s performance was alone in not being streamed. —Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024

Fox News Digital has reached out to the police for more information. —Landon Mion, Fox News, 27 Apr. 2024

Please reach out with your questions about public health or the health care system. —Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024

McClatchy News reached out to the Ann Arbor Police Department to clarify if the car was recently purchased or rented by the driver, but did not immediately hear back. —Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024

There are many stones to look beneath when reaching out to your community at-large. —Josh Camitta, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024

The run-in comes after Amy reached out, offering Anna and her children a place to stay following Josh's entry into prison. —Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024

During the Sasquatch Sunset screening, some of the bonobos reached out to touch the sasquatch characters onscreen. —Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024