arrive
1 [VN] to arrive at the place that you have been travelling to:
They didn't reach the border until after dark. * The beach can only be reached by boat. * I hope this letter reaches you.
2 [VN] to come to sb's attention:
The rumours eventually reached the President.
level / speed / stage
3 [VN] to increase to a particular level, speed, etc. over a period of time:
The conflict has now reached a new level of intensity. * Daytime temperatures can reach 40ｰC.
4 [VN] to arrive at a particular point or stage of sth after a period of time:
He first reached the finals in 1998. * His parents have not yet reached retirement age. * The negotiations have reached deadlock.
achieve aim
5 [VN] to achieve a particular aim
SYNARRIVEAT:
to reach a conclusion / decision / verdict / compromise * Politicians again failed to reach an agreement.
seealsoFAR-REACHING
with hand / arm
6 [+adv./prep.] to stretch your hand towards sth in order to touch it, pick it up, etc:
[V] She reached inside her bag for a pen. * He reached across the table to squeeze her hand. * [VN] He reached out his hand to touch her.
7 to be able to stretch your hand far enough in order to touch sth, pick sth up, etc:
[V] 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' * [VN] Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting?
8 ~ sth (down) for sb
