Contact

/ˈkɒn.tækt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state or condition of physical touching.

The athlete was disqualified for making contact with the opponent during the match.

A person or organization that one knows or has dealings with.

I need to reach out to my contact in the marketing department for more information.

A connection or interaction with someone.

Maintaining contact with old friends can be fulfilling.

verb

To communicate with someone, typically by speaking or writing.

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the project.

To physically touch or come into proximity with something.

Make sure not to contact the hot surface with your skin.

Late Middle English: from Latin contactus, from contiguus 'touching, contiguous'.

in contact

Maintaining communication with someone.

make contact

To initiate communication with someone.

first contact

The initial meeting or encounter.

keep in contact

To continue conversing or communicating with someone.

contactless

Describing a method of payment or interaction that does not involve physical contact.

interact

To engage or communicate with someone or something.

connect

To establish a link or relationship.

A way to refer to someone you know for information or help.

I can give you my contact for the best tech support.

To reach out to someone, especially in a casual context.

Just contact me if you need anything.