reach out

Verb
  1. Move forward or upward in order to touch;
    Also in a metaphorical sense (synset 201442758)
    "Government reaches out to the people"
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    same as: reach
  2. Reach outward in space (synset 202695935)
    "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"
    is a type of: be - occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
    same as: extend, poke out
  3. Attempt to communicate (synset 200746558)
    "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me"
    is a type of: interact - act together or towards others or with others
    subtypes: draw out - cause to speak

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