Meaning & Definition of word "Reaching"

Reaching

/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/

1. the act of extending or stretching out; an effort to grasp something.
- Example: His reaching for the ball caused him to lose his balance.
2. the extent or range of something, particularly in context of influence or impact.
- Example: The company's marketing reaching into new demographics has increased its revenue.

1. to extend or stretch out; to touch or grasp something by extending one's hands or body.
- Example: She was reaching for the top shelf to grab a book.
2. to arrive at or attain a particular point, level, or stage.
- Example: After months of hard work, they are finally reaching their sales goals.
3. to communicate with someone in order to make a connection or have an interaction.
- Example: The charity organization is reaching out to potential donors for support.

Derived from Middle English 'rechen', from Old English 'rīcan' meaning to extend or stretch.

reaching out:

Making contact with someone for communication or assistance.

reaching a consensus:

Arriving at an agreement among a group.

reaching new heights:

Achieving unprecedented success or levels.

reach:

To stretch out to touch or grasp.

outreach:

Efforts to connect or communicate with a group.

receptive:

Willing to consider or accept new ideas.

Meaning: Overreaching in a discussion or argument.

Example Sentence: That theory you just proposed is so far-fetched; you're really reaching.

Meaning: Trying too hard to prove a point.

Example Sentence: Stop reaching; your evidence is not strong enough to support your claim.