touch
touch
tʌʧ
tach
British pronunciation
/tʌtʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "touch"in English

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 to perceive textures or shapes through the hands

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Blind people rely on touch to read Braille.
She improved her touch with practice on the piano.
02

a subtle amount of something

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Add a touch of salt to the soup.
She brought a touch of elegance to the party.
03

the act of making physical contact with something or someone

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He felt the touch of the soft fabric.
The kitten responded to her gentle touch.
04

the act of bringing two things into direct contact

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The blocks were in touch along the edges.
Make sure the wires are in touch.
05

a personal or distinctive style in art, writing, or craftsmanship

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The painting bears the touch of the master.
The chef 's touch makes the dish memorable.
06

a brief or meaningful interaction or contact between people

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A friendly touch can reassure someone.
They kept in touch after graduation.
07

the feeling detected by sensory receptors in the skin

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The touch of sand against the skin is soothing.
He lost touch with the sensation in his fingers.
08

skill or finesse in managing situations

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She handled the negotiations with a light touch.
A diplomat 's touch can resolve conflicts.
09

the act of asking for money, often informally

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Every touch counts in supporting the cause.
Fundraisers make a gentle touch for contributions.
10

a minor or brief attack of illness

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He suffered a touch of the flu.
A touch of fever made her stay home.
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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