Quick definitions from WordNet (reach)

▸ noun:  the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
▸ noun:  the limits within which something can be effective ("He was beyond the reach of their fire")
▸ noun:  an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control ("Outside the reach of the law")
▸ noun:  the limit of capability
▸ verb:  to extend as far as ("The sunlight reached the wall")
▸ verb:  be in or establish communication with ("Our advertisements reach millions")
▸ verb:  move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense ("Government reaches out to the people")
▸ verb:  reach a point in time, or a certain state or level ("This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour")
▸ verb:  reach a destination, either real or abstract ("The water reached the doorstep")
▸ verb:  reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"
▸ verb:  to exert much effort or energy
▸ verb:  place into the hands or custody of
▸ verb:  to gain with effort
▸ name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 100000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #12536)

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