contact
gb/kˈɑntˌækt/ us/kˈɑntˌækt/
A2
English
~ 1700
kapcsolat, megkeres, felveszi a kapcsolatot, ismerős, érintkezés, érintés, érintkező
NOUN
A2
1
kapcsolat
A2
Usage pattern:
make contact with [someone]
I finally made contact with my old school friend.
Végre felvettem a kapcsolatot a régi iskolai barátommal.
The rescue team lost contact with the climbers during the storm.
A mentőcsapat a vihar alatt elvesztette a kapcsolatot a hegymászókkal.
Please keep in contact while you're traveling.
The two companies established contact at a trade fair.
Learner examples
I made contact with my teacher by email.
E-mailben vettem fel a kapcsolatot a tanárommal.
We lost contact after she moved to another city.
Elvesztettük a kapcsolatot, miután egy másik városba költözött.
Please stay in contact with me.
He made contact with his parents every week.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'contact' as a verb and say 'do contact' instead of 'make contact' when using it as a noun.
Meaning
communication with someone
Collocations
make contact
|lose contact
|keep in contact
|establish contact
Synonyms
communication (A broader term for the exchange of information, not necessarily implying initial or direct interaction.)
Antonyms
isolation (The state of having no communication or connection with others.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you talk to, write to, or message someone.
The act of communicating or being in communication with someone, especially to give or receive information.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
contact [someone]
You can contact me by phone or email.
Telefonon vagy e-mailben is megkereshetsz.
I contacted the hotel to confirm my booking.
Megkerestem a szállodát, hogy megerősítsem a foglalásomat.
She contacted her lawyer immediately after the incident.
Learner examples
Please contact me if you have questions.
Kérlek, keress meg, ha kérdésed van.
I contacted my friend yesterday.
Tegnap megkerestem a barátomat.
He contacted the company for help.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'contact to someone' instead of the correct 'contact someone'.
Meaning
to communicate with someone
Collocations
contact a friend
|contact the police
|contact customer service
Synonyms
reach (Informal term often used for successfully communicating with someone.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately avoid communicating with someone.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To talk to, write to, or message someone.
To get in touch with someone by speaking, writing, calling, or other means.
NOUN
B1
3
I have a few contacts in the media industry.
Van néhány kapcsolatom a médiaszakmában.
Use your contacts to find out more information.
Használd a kapcsolataidat, hogy több információhoz juss.
She is a valuable contact for our project.
Learner examples
I have many contacts at work.
Sok kapcsolatom van a munkahelyemen.
He used his contacts to get the job.
A kapcsolatait használta fel, hogy megszerezze az állást.
She is my contact at the bank.
Meaning
a person you know for a purpose
Collocations
business contacts
|personal contacts
|use a contact
Synonyms
connection (Often used in professional or social networking contexts; slightly more informal.)
Antonyms
stranger (Someone you do not know or have no relationship with.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|communication
|relationships
Definition
Someone you know and can talk to for help or work.
A person you know and can reach out to for information, help, or business purposes.
NOUN
B1
4
érintkezés
B2
érintés
B1
Avoid direct contact with the chemical.
Kerülje a vegyszerrel való közvetlen érintkezést.
The ball made contact with the bat.
A labda hozzáért az ütőhöz.
They kept close contact during the dance.
Learner examples
Don't touch that; avoid contact.
Ne érj hozzá; kerüld az érintkezést.
The ball made contact with my foot.
A labda hozzáért a lábamhoz.
We had close contact during the game.
Meaning
physical touching event
Collocations
eye contact
|close contact
|direct contact
Synonyms
touch (More general term for physical interaction between things.)
Antonyms
separation (The state of being apart without touching.)
Themes
daily life
|body
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When two things touch each other.
The state or act of physically touching another person, object, or surface.
NOUN
B2
5
érintkező
B2
The battery contacts are dirty.
Az elem érintkezői koszosak.
Make sure the contacts are clean before inserting the battery.
Mielőtt behelyezed az elemet, győződj meg róla, hogy az érintkezők tiszták.
The switch closes when the contacts touch.
Learner examples
The battery contacts are broken.
Eltörtek az elem érintkezői.
Clean the contacts before use.
Használat előtt tisztítsd meg az érintkezőket.
The switch works when the contacts touch.
Meaning
electrical connection point
Collocations
electrical contacts
|clean the contacts
Synonyms
connector (A more general term for a device that joins electrical circuits.)
Antonyms
insulator (A material that prevents the flow of electricity.)
Themes
technology
|science
Definition
A small part in an electrical device that lets electricity flow when it touches something.
A part in an electrical device that allows current to pass when it touches another part.
Grammar
Dictionary form
contact
IPA
GB/kˈɑntˌækt/
US/kˈɑntˌækt/
Syllables & stress
con - tact (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: contact
- Plural: contact, contacts
Verb
- Base: contact
- 3rd Person Singular: contacts
- Present Participle: contacting
- Past: contacted
Word family
Forms
contacts
noun
contacting
verb
contacted
verb
Related words
contactable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
contactless
adjective
uncontactable
adjective
Expressions
eye contact
1/ˈaɪ kˈɑntˌækt/
fixed phrase
looking directly into someone's eyes
Looking into another person's eyes when talking to them.
Examples
- Good eye contact shows confidence.
- He avoided eye contact during the interview.
in contact with
1/ˈɪn kˈɑntˌækt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
maintaining communication/connection with
Talking to or touching someone or something regularly.
Examples
- I’ve been in contact with my cousin all summer.
- The police are in contact with witnesses about the case.
lose contact (with)
1/lˈuz kˈɑntˌækt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
stop communicating/connected with someone/something
To stop talking to or meeting someone you knew before.
Examples
- We lost contact after high school.
- She lost contact with her old colleagues.
make contact (with)
1/mˈeɪk kˈɑntˌækt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
establish communication/connection for first time or after break
To start talking to or touching someone or something for the first time or after not doing it for a while.
Examples
- We made contact with the research station yesterday.
- The spacecraft will make contact with Mars next year.