Pronunciation

/kəˈnʌkt/

Definitions

Noun

1. Contact: The act or instance of touching or coming into physical connection; a meeting or encounter. For example: “Maintaining regular contact with family is important.”
2. Contact information: Details that enable communication, such as a phone number or email address. For example: “Please provide your contact details so we can stay in touch.”
3. Contact lens: A thin, transparent lens worn on the eye to correct vision. For example: “She wears contact lenses instead of glasses.”

Verb

1. To communicate or interact with someone, often by phone or email. For example: “I’ll contact the vendor to discuss the delivery schedule.”
2. To make a connection or establish rapport. For example: “The therapist helps clients make emotional contact with their feelings.”

Adjective

1. Relating to touch or connection. For example: “A tactile contact sensor.”
2. Having or involving communication or interaction. For example: “Contact sports often involve physical contact.”

Phrases

• “Get in touch” means to initiate communication.
• “Out of contact” implies being unreachable or disconnected.
• “Non-contact sport” refers to a game played without physical contact.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She reached out to me after many years of no contact.”
• Verb: “I’ll contact the hotel to book a room for our trip.”
• Adjective: “The device allows hands-free contactless payments.”

Synonyms

• Reach out
• Connect with
• Interact
• Communicate
• Exchange
• Touch base
• Engage
• Link up
• Contactual (informal)