Reaching

/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of extending or stretching out; an effort to grasp something.

His reaching for the ball caused him to lose his balance.

the extent or range of something, particularly in context of influence or impact.

The company's marketing reaching into new demographics has increased its revenue.

verb

to extend or stretch out; to touch or grasp something by extending one's hands or body.

She was reaching for the top shelf to grab a book.

to arrive at or attain a particular point, level, or stage.

After months of hard work, they are finally reaching their sales goals.

to communicate with someone in order to make a connection or have an interaction.

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.

Overreaching in a discussion or argument.

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

Trying too hard to prove a point.

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