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Translations

reachinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈriː.tʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈriː.tʃɪŋ/
Synonyms
extending
stretching
outstretched
approaching
arriving
attaining
achieving
accessing
contacting
reaching out
grasping
reachingnoun
reachings
pl
The reaching of the summit was a significant achievement for the climbers.
Достижение вершины было значительным достижением для альпинистов.
The reaching for the book on the top shelf required a ladder.
Дотягивание до книги на верхней полке потребовало лестницы.
Additional translations
приближение
достигаемость
охват
Synonyms
attainment
achievement
acquisition
arrival
approach
reachverb

reaching

Gerund

reached
Past Simple
reached
Past Participle
reaching
Gerund
UK
/riːtʃ/
US
/ritʃ/
We need to reach the top of the mountain before sunset.
Нам нужно достигать вершины горы до заката.
Can you reach the book on the top shelf?
Можешь дотянуться до книги на верхней полке?
The news will reach him eventually.
Новости в конечном итоге дойдут до него.
The train will reach the station at 5 PM.
Поезд прибудет на станцию в 5 вечера.
Synonyms
extend
stretch
arrive at
achieve
attain
contact
get to
make
Antonyms
miss
fail

Definitions

reachinggerund / present participle
Extending or stretching outward in order to touch, grasp, or cover something.
The reaching branches formed a natural arch over the path.
reachingnoun
The act of stretching out an arm to touch or grasp something.
The reaching for the book on the top shelf required a step stool.
The act of arriving at a particular point or goal.
The reaching of the summit was a momentous occasion for the climbers.
An exaggerated or overly speculative interpretation, claim, or connection.
Some viewers felt the critic's theory about hidden symbolism was mere reaching.
reachverb
To arrive at a destination.
We reached the hotel after a long drive.
To extend or stretch out to touch or grasp something.
She reached for the book on the top shelf.
To achieve or attain a goal or level.
He finally reached his target weight after months of dieting.
To communicate with someone, especially by phone or email.
I tried to reach him, but his phone was off.
To make contact with or influence someone.
The charity's message reached a wide audience.
To extend or continue to a specified point, distance, or level in space or time.
The ladder reaches the roof, so we can start the repairs.
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