26984 words

contact

17 definitions • 40 examples
1
communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to them regularly:

Examples:

in contact with "Have you been in contact with Andrew recently?" "Only by phone."
I'm still in contact with her - we write a couple of times a year.
contact between There isn't enough contact between teachers and parents.
have contact with I've been busy at home and have hardly had any contact with the outside world.
lose contact with I'd hate to lose contact with my college friends.
make contact with She finally made contact with him in Italy.
Air traffic control lost radio contact with the pilot of the plane ten minutes before the accident.
contact number The school needs a contact number (= phone number, especially for emergencies) for parents during school hours.
contact details Please email us your contact details and we will get in touch with you.
2
the fact of two people or things touching each other:

Examples:

come into contact with Don't let that glue come into contact with your skin.
in contact with Have you been in contact with (= touched or been very near) anyone with the disease?
physical contact He hates physical contact of any kind - he doesn't even like to shake your hand.
3
a person, especially someone in a high position, who can give you useful information or introductions that will help you at work or socially:

Examples:

I don't really know how she got the job, but I think her mother has contacts.
He gave me the name of one of his contacts in a design firm, who offered me a job.
build up contacts We're building up (= increasing the number of) our contacts in the business.
4
the people whose names, telephone numbers, addresses, etc. you keep, for example stored on your mobile phone:

Examples:

How do you add a new contact?
5
the place on your mobile phone or computer where you store people's names, telephone numbers, addresses, etc.:

Examples:

Click the icon to go to contacts.
6
a part in a circuit that makes the circuit complete when it touches another part
8
a photograph produced by allowing light to pass through the film onto paper that is pressed tightly to it
9
to communicate with someone by calling or sending them a letter, email, etc.:

Examples:

I tried to contact him at his office, but he wasn't in.
contact someone on something UK You can contact me on (= speak to me using the phone) 388 9146.
Send me an email, or contact me on Facebook (= message me using Facebook).
contact someone at something US You can contact me at (= speak to me using the phone) 388-9146.
Unless the money is paid, we will be contacting our legal department.
10
to touch something:

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11
communication with someone, or with a group or organization:

Examples:

Have you kept in contact with your friends from college?
The pilot was always in contact with an air traffic controller.
12
the touching of two objects or surfaces:

Examples:

Don’t let that glue come into contact with your skin.
13
a person whom you know and who may be able to help you in a useful way, esp. by influencing other people or by sharing knowledge with you:

Examples:

He tried to use his contacts to get a better job in advertising.
14
A contact is also a person you meet:

Examples:

My face-to-face contacts outside of the office had been mostly hotel clerks, policemen, and waitresses.
15
communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to them regularly:

Examples:

be/get/keep in contact with sb We have been in contact with similar organizations in several countries.
establish/make contact with sb Experience has taught me the best way to make a good first impression is to make contact with as many people in the organization as you can.
contact between sb (and sb) The first contact between contracting parties will normally be the sending out of a price list or catalogue.
contact details/information/number The HR department keeps the contact details of all members of staff.
in close/direct/regular contact with sb 44% of his working time is spent in direct contact with clients.
Under the new code, shareholders will have a senior non-executive director, aside from the chairman, who will act as their point of contact on the board.
16
a person, especially in a high position, who can give you useful information or introductions that will help you at work:

Examples:

He's got a contact in London who buys the goods off him.
17
to communicate with someone by phoning them or sending them a letter, email, etc.:

Examples:

contact sb for sth The distributor should be contacted for further information on these requirements.
contact sb at/on You can contact the manager directly on this number, or at his website address.

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