reach · v
reach a decision/agreement/conclusion, etc.
B2 to make a decision/agreement/conclusion, etc. about something
Dictionary examples:
We'll inform you when a decision has been reached. (27.7)
She reached the conclusion that there was no more she could do. (35.8)
reach (GET TO LEVEL)
B2 to get to a particular level, situation, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The temperature is expected to reach 30 degrees today. (27.5)
They reached their target/goal of raising $100,000. (33.8)
I've reached the point where I can relax and take a vacation. (36.7)
He just reached the grand age of 95. (40.8)
reach (STRETCH)
B2 to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something
Dictionary examples:
She reached across the table to take the book. (20.5)
He reached for the phone and knocked over a glass. (27.0)
He reached down/over and picked up the kitten. (28.3)
Our little girl isn’t tall enough to reach the light switches. (28.8)
can/can't/could, etc. reach (sth)
B2 to be able to touch or take something with your hand
Dictionary examples:
Could you get that book down for me - I can't reach. (23.6)
She's grown so tall that she can reach the door handle now. (43.2)
reach (TELEPHONE)
B2 to speak to someone on the telephone
Dictionary examples:
You can reach him at home. (20.3)
reach (ARRIVE)
B1 to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time traveling
Dictionary examples:
The student reached the classroom just as the teacher finished the lesson. (0.0)
After years of procrastination, I finally reached the end of my to-do list. (0.0)
After walking for days, the hungry hikers finally reached a pizza restaurant. (0.0)
We won't reach home till five or six o'clock. (24.3)
The storm reached the coast of Florida this morning and continues to move west. (28.7)