Contact
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈkɒn.tækt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tækt/
Definition
(n) : Communication or connection with someone or something, by touch or information exchange.
(v) : To get in touch or communicate with someone.
(v) : To get in touch or communicate with someone.
Example
"Please contact me tomorrow."
"The ball made contact with the bat, sending it flying across the field."
"The company asked customers to contact their support team if they had any questions."
Explanation
Contact means connecting or communicating with someone. It can be physical touch, like when two objects meet, or social communication, like talking, calling, or emailing someone. In daily life, we use “contact” to describe staying in touch with friends, family, or colleagues. In emergencies, we keep “emergency contacts.” In business, contacts are useful people you know for networking. It can also mean a state of connection between surfaces or people. So, contact can be about touch, connection, or communication depending on the context.