definition of
reach out

[1] #1 reach out v. move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; "Government reaches out to the people". wn

[2] #2 reach out v. reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk". wn

[3] #3 reach out v. attempt to communicate; "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me". wn