touch on

/tˈʌtʃ ˈɒn/

/tˈʌtʃ ˈɑːn/

to touch on

MAIN VERB

have an effect upon

synonyms : affect

to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion

be relevant to

synonyms : bear on

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

synonyms : bushel

antonyms : break

Examples

1. So our theories touch on something, some certain types of neurotransmitters.

2. My presentation touched on some of the examples of executive overreach.

3. The book touches on a lot of applications like toys and the immortality aspect of things.

4. touching on big issues.