Definition (noun) the limits within which something can be effective
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range of motion
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he was beyond the reach of their fire
Definition (noun) an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
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the range of a supersonic jet
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a piano has a greater range than the human voice
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the ambit of municipal legislation
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within the compass of this article
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within the scope of an investigation
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outside the reach of the law
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in the political orbit of a world power
Definition (noun) the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
Definition (noun) the limit of capability
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within the compass of education
Definition (verb) reach a destination, either real or abstract
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We hit Detroit by noon
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The water reached the doorstep
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We barely made it to the finish line
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I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
Definition (verb) reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
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The thermometer hit 100 degrees
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This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
Definition (verb) move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
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Government reaches out to the people
Definition (verb) be in or establish communication with
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Our advertisements reach millions
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He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
Definition (verb) to gain with effort
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she achieved her goal despite setbacks
Definition (verb) to extend as far as
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The sunlight reached the wall
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Can he reach?
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The chair must not touch the wall
Definition (verb) reach a goal, e.g.,
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make the first team
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We made it!
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She may not make the grade
Definition (verb) place into the hands or custody of
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hand me the spoon, please
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Turn the files over to me, please
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He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
Definition (verb) to exert much effort or energy
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straining our ears to hear