reach out to (someone)

phrasal verb

reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.

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Board chair Rob Walter encouraged parents to reach out to the district with any questions or comments. Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025 Throughout the school, students reach out to Mr. Chavez for high-fives. Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025 Next, reach out to the customer-care team via email, phone, or online form to request a price match. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025 In his email statement, Wood encouraged students to reach out to the CSU’s free legal immigration services or International Programs & Global Engagement with questions or concerns. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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