definition of
reach

[1] #1 reach v. [make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain] reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts". wn

[2] #2 reach v. [hit, attain] reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour". wn

[3] #3 reach v. [reach out] move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; "Government reaches out to the people". wn

[4] #4 reach v. [get through, get hold of, contact] be in or establish communication with; "Our advertisements reach millions"; "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia". wn

[5] #5 reach v. [achieve, accomplish, attain] to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks". wn