reach out to (someone)

phrasal verb

reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)

: to offer help or support to (someone)

a community reaching out to refugees

: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)

He's reaching out to young voters.

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Gates is one of several billionaires who have taken steps to reach out to Trump following his election victory. —

Sarah Polus, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025 Neighbors should also reach out to one another, said Tom Cashion, Rossmoor’s public safety manager. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 As the investigation continues, the FBI is urging anyone with information or video of the incident to reach out to www.fbi.gov/bourbonstreetattack or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. —

Stepheny Price, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025 For tickets purchased from a third-party reseller (StubHub, SeatGeek, etc.), please reach out to point of purchase. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)

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