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.

Examples of reach out to (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Craft that message, reach out to your boss or call your colleague—but with intention. —

Sohee Jun, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 The sheriff asked anyone who came in contact with Dramiga on Sunday morning or passed her on the trail to reach out to the sheriff’s office at 210-335-6000 or email BCSOTIPS@Bexar.org. —

Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 Ticketholders are encouraged to reach out to their point of purchase for ticket inquiries. —

Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024 Homelessness service providers can also reach out to the responders, or visits can be requested online. —

Annalise Frank, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)

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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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