touch · n
lose touch
B2 to stop communicating with someone, usually because they do not live near you now
Dictionary examples:
We lost touch over the years. (21.9)
touch (ABILITY)
B2 the ability to feel things by putting your hand on them
Dictionary examples:
the sense of touch (23.1)
The material was soft to the touch. (24.4)
a touch
C2 a small amount
Dictionary examples:
Add a little olive oil and a touch of vinegar. (39.1)
There was a touch of irony/humor in her voice. (55.0)
touch (SMALL DETAIL)
C2 a small detail that makes something better
Dictionary examples:
The flowers were a nice touch. (16.8)
I was just putting the finishing touches on the cake when the guests began to arrive. (38.2)
Using a sailing ship as the company badge was a touch of genius. (57.1)
touch and go
C2 used to describe a situation that is uncertain
Dictionary examples:
The doctor says it is touch and go whether Mary will recover. (33.9)
be out of touch
C2 to be unaware of things that have been happening or what other people think
Dictionary examples:
A few of the older teachers are completely out of touch with their students. (30.5)
Tell me what's been going on - I've been away for a month and out of touch. (34.5)
be/get/keep, etc. in touch
B1 to communicate or continue to communicate with someone by telephoning, or writing to them
Dictionary examples:
My grandma finally got in touch by sending a pigeon with a letter! (0.0)
My dog and I are always in touch. He barks, I give treats. (0.0)
He tried to get in touch with aliens using a tin can phone. (0.0)
Jane and I never kept in touch after college. (23.3)
Are you still in touch with any of your old school friends? (26.5)
touch (HAND)
B2 when you put your hand or finger on something
Dictionary examples:
I felt the touch of his hand on my face. (23.7)
At the touch of a button, the door opened. (31.8)