reach

Noun
  1. The limits within which something can be effective (synset 108646496)
    "range of motion"; "he was beyond the reach of their fire"
    is a type of: limit - as far as something can go
    subtypes:
    same as: range
  2. An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: (synset 105132642)
    "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
    is a type of: extent - the distance or area or volume over which something extends
    subtypes:
    • approximate range, ballpark - near to the scope or range of something
    • confines - a bounded scope
    • contrast - the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
    • internationalism, internationality - quality of being international in scope
    • latitude - scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
    • horizon, purview, view - the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
    • expanse, sweep - a wide scope
    • gamut - a complete extent or range:
    • spectrum - a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities
    • palette, pallet - the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
    same as: ambit, compass, orbit, range, scope
  3. The act of physically reaching or thrusting out (synset 100342069)
    is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location
    subtypes: outreach - the act of reaching out
    same as: reaching, stretch
  4. The limit of capability (synset 105631411)
    "within the compass of education"
    is a type of: capability, capableness, potentiality - an aptitude that may be developed
    subtypes: ken, sight - the range of vision
    same as: compass, grasp, range
Verb
  1. Reach a destination, either real or abstract (synset 202024442)
    "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"
    entail: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    subtypes:
    same as: arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make
    verb group: make - reach in time
  2. Reach a point in time, or a certain state or level (synset 202010848)
    "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour"
    is a type of: arrive, come, get - reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
    subtypes:
    • max out - reach a maximum
    • break even - attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business, gambling, or a competitive sport
    same as: attain, hit
  3. 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 out
  4. Be in or establish communication with (synset 200745330)
    "Our advertisements reach millions"; "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia"
    is a type of: communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings
    subtypes:
    • ping - send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
    • ping - contact, usually in order to remind of something
    • raise - establish radio communications with
    same as: contact, get hold of, get through
  5. To gain with effort (synset 202531751)
    "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
    is a type of: bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win - attain success or reach a desired goal
    subtypes:
    same as: accomplish, achieve, attain
  6. To extend as far as (synset 202691488)
    "The sunlight reached the wall"; "Can he reach?"; "The chair must not touch the wall"
    is a type of: be - occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
    subtypes: reach into - run into or up to
    same as: extend to, touch
  7. Reach a goal (synset 202026014)
    "make the first team"; "We made it!"; "She may not make the grade"
    is a type of: accomplish, achieve, attain, reach - to gain with effort
    same as: get to, make, progress to
  8. Place into the hands or custody of (synset 202235554)
    "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers"
    is a type of: transfer - cause to change ownership
    subtypes:
    same as: give, hand, pass, pass on, turn over
  9. To exert much effort or energy (synset 201148517)
    "straining our ears to hear"
    is a type of: drive, labor, labour, push, tug - strive and make an effort to reach a goal
    subtypes:
    same as: strain, strive

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