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to touch on
[phrase form: touch]
01
to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion
Transitive: to touch on a subject
02
to have an impact on a topic or situation
Transitive: to touch on a situation
03
to get very close to something or almost be a part of it
Transitive: to touch on sth
04
to repair something that is torn or broken by replacing or reassembling a part
Transitive: to touch on a torn or broken object
touch on
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Example
The professor touched on several interesting historical events during the lecture.
The article touched on various aspects of the environmental impact.
The news report touched on the recent developments in technology.
The speaker briefly touched on the challenges faced by the team.
Economic fluctuations can touch on various sectors of the market.
