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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
Examples
The professor touched on several interesting historical events during the lecture.
02
to have an impact on a topic or situation
Transitive: to touch on a situation
Examples
Economic fluctuations can touch on various sectors of the market.
03
to get very close to something or almost be a part of it
Transitive: to touch on sth
Examples
The proposed solution touches on addressing the issue, but a more comprehensive approach is needed.
04
to repair something that is torn or broken by replacing or reassembling a part
Transitive: to touch on a torn or broken object
Examples
The technician was skilled at touching on torn cables in electronic devices.
