reach
gb/ɹˈit͡ʃ/ us/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
A2
English
~ 500
nyúl, megérkezik, elér, megállapodásra jut, karnyújtásnyi távolság, karnyújtásnyira
VERB
A2
1
nyúl
B1
Usage pattern:
to reach [for/toward] [something]
She reached for her coffee mug.
A kávésbögréjéért nyúlt.
He reached into his pocket for some change.
Apróért benyúlt a zsebébe.
The child reached toward the cookie jar.
I reached across the table to shake his hand.
Learner examples
I reach for my bag.
A táskámért nyúlok.
She reaches for the cup.
A csésze után nyúl.
He reaches into his coat.
We reach toward the door.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reach' with 'grab'; 'grab' means to take hold quickly, while 'reach' means to extend towards something, not necessarily taking it yet.
Meaning
Stretch arm/body toward something
Collocations
reach for the phone
|reach into a bag
|reach across the table
|reach toward the shelf
Synonyms
stretch (Emphasizes lengthening the body or limb, not necessarily to grasp.)
Antonyms
withdraw (Means to pull back a hand or arm instead of extending it.)
Themes
daily life
|movement
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move your hand or arm toward something to touch or take it.
To extend an arm, hand, or other part of the body toward something in order to touch or grasp it.
VERB
A2
2
megérkezik
A2
elér
B1
Usage pattern:
to reach [a place]
We reached Paris after a long drive.
Hosszú autóút után megérkeztünk Párizsba.
They reached the top of the mountain at noon.
Délben érték el a hegy tetejét.
He finally reached home after midnight.
Learner examples
I reach school at 8 a.m.
8-kor érek az iskolába.
We reach the park in ten minutes.
Tíz perc alatt érünk a parkba.
They reach the city in two hours.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'reach to' for locations; correct usage is usually 'reach [place]' without 'to'.
Meaning
Arrive at a location
Collocations
reach the station
|reach home
|reach the city center
Synonyms
arrive (More general; does not imply effort or difficulty like 'reach' sometimes does.)
Antonyms
depart (Means to leave a place rather than arrive.)
Themes
travel
|movement
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get to a place after going there.
To arrive at a place after traveling or moving.
VERB
B1
3
elér
B1
Usage pattern:
to reach [someone] [by/through] [method]
I tried calling but couldn't reach her.
Próbáltam felhívni, de nem értem el.
You can reach me by email anytime.
Bármikor elérsz e-mailben.
He finally reached his lawyer after several attempts.
Learner examples
I cannot reach my friend.
Nem érem el a barátomat.
You can reach me by phone.
Telefonon elérsz.
We reach our teacher by email.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reach' with 'arrive' in this sense; here it refers to communication, not physical location.
Meaning
Make contact with someone
Collocations
reach someone by phone
|reach out to clients
|unable to reach him
Synonyms
contact (More formal and general; 'reach' often implies effort to make contact.)
Antonyms
ignore (Means to deliberately not communicate with someone.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To talk to or send a message to someone successfully.
To succeed in communicating with someone, especially by phone, email, or message.
VERB
B1
4
elér
B1
Usage pattern:
to reach [a goal/level/point]
The two sides finally reached an agreement.
A két fél végre megállapodásra jutott.
She reached her career goal within five years.
Öt éven belül elérte a szakmai célját.
We reached the finals of the competition.
Learner examples
We reach our goal.
Elérjük a célunkat.
They reach a decision.
Döntésre jutnak.
She reaches the top level.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'get' instead of 'reach' in formal contexts; 'get' is less formal and can be vague.
Meaning
Achieve a target or level
Collocations
reach an agreement
|reach a decision
|reach the finals
Synonyms
attain (More formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
Antonyms
fail (Means to not achieve a goal or desired result.)
Themes
goals
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To get to a goal, level, or result.
To achieve a particular goal, level, or condition.
NOUN
A2
5
Keep dangerous tools out of children's reach.
A veszélyes szerszámokat tartsd a gyerekek számára elérhetetlen helyen.
The book was just within his reach.
A könyv éppen karnyújtásnyira volt tőle.
She placed the phone within arm's reach.
Learner examples
The cup is in my reach.
A csésze karnyújtásnyira van tőlem.
The ball is out of reach.
A labda elérhetetlen.
The toy is within her reach.
Meaning
Distance arm can extend
Collocations
within reach
|out of reach
|arm's reach
Synonyms
grasp range (Specifically refers to physical range of grasping.)
Antonyms
beyond reach (Indicates something is farther than can be touched.)
Themes
measurement
|movement
|body
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How far you can touch when you stretch your arm or something you hold.
The maximum distance that can be touched or grasped by extending an arm or object.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reach
IPA
GB/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
US/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
reach (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (reach)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reach
- Plural: reach, reaches
Verb
- Base: reach
- 3rd Person Singular: reaches
- Present Participle: reaching
- Past: reached
Word family
Forms
reaches
noun
reaching
verb
reached
verb
Core family
reachable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unreachable
adjective
Related words
outreach
noun B2
Advanced or less common
overreach
verb
Expressions
out of reach
1/ˈaʊt əv ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Too far away physically or figuratively
Too far away for you to touch or get.
Examples
- The jar was out of reach on the top shelf.
- For many families, owning a home is out of reach.
reach a conclusion
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə kəŋklˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
Decide after careful thought
To decide something after thinking about it carefully.
Examples
- The police reached the conclusion that it was an accident.
- We reached a conclusion after reviewing all the facts.
reach out
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Offer help or contact someone
To try to help or talk to someone.
Examples
- She reached out to her old friends after many years.
- The charity reaches out to homeless people in the city.
reach an agreement
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
Make a mutual decision after talks
To decide something together after talking about it.
Examples
- The two companies reached an agreement on the merger.
- After hours of discussion, they reached an agreement.
reach an agreement
2/ɹˈit͡ʃ ən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
successfully decide together after talks
To agree on something after talking about it.
Examples
- After hours of debate, they reached an agreement.
- The two sides reached an agreement on trade terms.
within reach
1/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Close enough to touch/achieve
Close enough for you to touch or get.
Examples
- The remote control was within reach on the table.
- Victory is within reach if we work hard.
within reach
2/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
close enough to reach or get
Close enough for you to touch or achieve.
Examples
- Keep dangerous tools within reach of adults only.
- Victory is now within reach.