Touch
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British pronunciation/tʌtʃ/
American pronunciation/tʌtʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "touch"

to touch
01

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

Transitive: to touch sth
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Please do n't touch the fragile glass display.
She gently touched her friend's arm to offer comfort and support.
02

to have an impact or influence on something

Transitive: to touch sb/sth
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The new regulations will touch every aspect of our business operations.
The economic downturn has touched many companies, leading to financial struggles.
03

to make contact with something physically

Transitive: to touch sth
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The branches of the trees touched the roof of the house during the storm.
The raindrops touched the surface of the pond, creating concentric circles.
04

to be impressed emotionally

Transitive: to touch sb
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The heartfelt letter from her friend touched her deeply.
The movie 's poignant ending touched everyone in the audience.
05

to cause something to come into brief contact with another object

Ditransitive: to touch sth to sth
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The child touched his finger to the hot stove, quickly pulling it away.
The artist touched the brush to the canvas, creating a stroke of color.
06

to become involved or associated with something that is considered undesirable, problematic, risky, or difficult to handle

Transitive: to touch something undesirable or problematic
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That project is a complete mess, and I would n't touch it with a ten-foot pole.
The proposal is filled with legal complications, and no lawyer would touch it without extensive review.
07

to handle something in order to alter or tamper with it

Transitive: to touch sth
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He warned his children not to touch the delicate ornaments on the shelf.
The mechanic touched the engine of the car, trying to diagnose the problem.
08

to reach or come close to a specified level

Transitive: to touch a particular level
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Her savings finally touched $10,000 after years of diligent saving.
His performance in the race touched his personal best time.
09

to reach a level of quality, skill, or excellence that is comparable to another recognized standard or benchmark

Transitive: to touch the level of quality of something
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Her cooking touches the level of gourmet cuisine served in high-end restaurants.
His performance in the game touched the skill level of professional athletes.
10

to mention or speak of something briefly or in passing

Transitive: to touch a topic | to touch on a topic | to touch upon a topic
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The speaker 's talk touched the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the digital age.
The article touched the impact of technology on modern society.
11

(of a particular quality) to become noticeable or manifest in someone's demeanor, behavior, or speech

Transitive: to touch someone's behavior or speech
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A hint of sadness touched her voice when she spoke of her lost pet.
A sense of pride touched his demeanor as he received the award.
12

to lightly or minimally eat or taste a small portion of something

Transitive: to touch food
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She 's on a diet, so she 'll probably just touch the main course.
The chef was curious why the customer had barely touched the special dish.
Touch
01

the ability of knowing what something feels like by placing one's hands or fingers on it

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The rough touch of the bark on the tree reminded him of childhood climbs.
She recognized the soft touch of the silk fabric against her skin.
02

a slight but appreciable amount

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the act of making physical contact with something or someone

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A gentle touch on the shoulder reassured him.
They exchanged a touch of hands in greeting.
04

the act of putting two things together with no space between them

05

a distinguishing style

06

a communicative interaction

07

the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

08

deftness in handling matters

09

the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)

10

a slight attack of illness

11

a small and unique detail that adds distinction or quality

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The gold trim added a luxurious touch to the dress.
Her painting had a personal touch that made it special.
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