touch
verb [ I or T ]
uk/tʌtʃ/ usto put your fingers or hand lightly on the surface of something:
Don't touch the machine when it's in use.
nobody/nothing can touch sb/sth
used to say that someone or something is the best of a particular kind:
As a hard worker, no one can touch him.
This computer is so powerful, no other laptop can touch it.
touch base
to talk with someone for a short time:
He wants to touch base on some of the significant items that we've been dealing with.
Phrasal verbs
touch on/upon sth
touch sth up
touch
noun
uk/tʌtʃ/ us [ C ]
a small addition or detail which makes something better:
Adding music to your presentation was a nice touch.
I am just putting the finishing touches to my monthly report.
in touch
communicating or continuing to communicate with someone by phone, email, etc.:
get/keep/stay in touch (with sb) We need to get in touch with our suppliers right away.
Let's keep in touch over the next few days while the installation is in progress.
aware of what is happening:
in touch with sth It's very important to stay in touch with the practices of other employers in the city.