reach out meaning and definition

REACH OUT verb

Definition of reach out (verb)

1. move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
   • "Government reaches out to the people"
   • synonyms: reach
2. reach outward in space
   • "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"
   • synonyms: extend, poke out
3. attempt to communicate
   • "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me"