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contact

  • EN [ ˈkɒntækt]
  • US [ ˈkɑːntækt]
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English definition

    Noun

  • 1. close interaction;

    • "they kept in daily contact"
    • "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings"
  • 2. the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity;

    • "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid"
  • 3. the act of touching physically;

    • "her fingers came in contact with the light switch"
  • 4. the physical coming together of two or more things;

    • "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull"
  • 5. a person who is in a position to give you special assistance;

    • "he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor"
  • 6. a channel for communication between groups;

    • "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas"
  • 7. (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact;

    • "they forget to solder the contacts"
  • 8. a communicative interaction;

    • "the pilot made contact with the base"
    • "he got in touch with his colleagues"
  • 9. a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication

    Verb

  • 1. be in or establish communication with;

    • "Our advertisements reach millions"
    • "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia"
  • 2. be in direct physical contact with; make contact;

    • "The two buildings touch"
    • "Their hands touched"
    • "The wire must not contact the metal cover"
    • "The surfaces contact at this point"

Example sentences

  • Universities and colleges should establish close contact with institutes of scientific research.

  • The optician has advised that I wear contact lenses.

  • Even if we cannot agree, we should maintain our contact.

  • Organized crime has an insidious influence on all who come into contact with it.

  • You can contract Aids if your bodily fluids come into contact with the bodily fluids of someone else who is infected with HIV.

  • The ceiling was so low that the patrol was flown contact.

  • Does that metal pit after contact with acid?

  • I don't have much contact with my uncle.

  • They are in direct contact with the hijackers.

  • I'll contact them soon. Meantime don't tell them I'm back.

  • She claims to be psychic and helps people to contact the dead.

  • It transpired that the gang had had a contact inside the bank.

  • For further information contact the number below.

  • The technology to allow relief workers to contact the outside world via satellite already exists.

  • The college has brought me into contact with western ideas.

  • I sometimes wear contact lenses.

  • This morning he had tried every way possible to contact her.

  • They are afraid to contact the social services in case they are labelled a problem family.

  • The cry occurs when air is brought into contact with the baby's larynx.

  • People living or working with smokers can find it uncomfortable to wear contact lenses because the smoke causes irritation.

  • For more information concerning the club contact I. Coldwell.

  • For additional information, contact any of the above.

  • Fans who still have their original ticket stubs should contact Sheffield Arena by July 3.

  • Opposition leaders are denying any contact with the government in Kabul.

  • The mascara is suitable for contact lens wearers.

  • "How will you contact me?" —"We haven't worked that out yet."

  • He was in direct contact with the kidnappers.

  • If you have any queries about this insurance, please contact Travel Insurance Services Limited.

Synonym discrimination

  • contact, touch

  • meet, encounter, confront, face, contact

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