reach

reach n

see reach, v.

  1. Range; limit; capability to obtain; ability to grasp.

reach [-ed, -es, -ing] v

OE ræcan.

  1. Approach; come near (to); arrive (at); come (to); make it as far as.
  2. Attain; accomplish; achieve; gain; obtain.
  3. Touch; hold; grasp; clutch; seize; make physical contact with; extend the arm and hand far enough to take hold of.
  4. Stretch; extend the arm and hand in attempt to obtain.
  5. Extend; spread; range.