Phrase guide

get in touch

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To attempt to contact, reach out. (This entry is a translation hub.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

establish communication with someone

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: touch base, connect

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: interact

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: contact opnemen — Translations
  • Finnish: ottaa yhteyttä — Translations
  • German: sich melden — Translations
  • Hungarian: kapcsolatba lép — Translations
  • Icelandic: vera í sambandi — Translations
  • Irish: déan teagmháil — Translations
  • Swedish: höra av sig — Translations