Touch

/tʌtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of touching; physical contact.

With a gentle touch, he calmed the frightened child.

An emotional or personal connection.

His speech had a personal touch that resonated with the audience.

A small amount of something added.

She added a touch of salt to enhance the flavor.

verb

To make physical contact with something by extending a part of the body.

Please don't touch the artwork; it's very fragile.

To come into contact with someone emotionally or intellectually.

Her story really touched me.

To affect or have an influence on.

The team's performance touched the hearts of many fans.

Middle English 'tocchen', from Old French 'tocquer', from Latin 'toccare'

out of touch:

Not in contact or not updated.

touch base:

To make contact or communicate, especially briefly.

touch and go:

Uncertain or risky; likely to result in failure.

touch up:

To add final details to improve appearance.

get in touch:

To make contact with someone.

To touch base with someone.

I'll touch you tomorrow to confirm our plans.

Out of touch.

He's so out of touch with the latest trends.