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to reach down
[phrase form: reach]
01
to extend one's arm or body downward in order to touch or grab something at a lower level
Intransitive
Examples
The toddler excitedly reached down to pick up the colorful toy from the playmat.
As the student dropped a pencil, the teacher had to reach down to retrieve it from the classroom floor.
02
to stretch upwards and bring something down from a higher level
Transitive: to reach down sth
Examples
Shall I reach the book down from the top shelf for you?
The child reached down the cookies from the kitchen counter.



























