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contact
[kon-takt]
noun
the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people.
immediate proximity or association.
an acquaintance, colleague, or relative through whom a person can gain access to information, favors, influential people, and the like.
Electricity.a junction of electric conductors, usually metal, that controls current flow, often completing or interrupting a circuit.
Geology.the interface, generally a planar surface, between strata that differ in lithology or age.
Medicine/Medical.a person who has lately been exposed to an infected person.
Sociology.a condition in which two or more individuals or groups are placed in communication with each other.
verb (used with object)
to put or bring into contact.
to communicate with.
We'll contact you by mail or telephone.
verb (used without object)
to enter into or be in contact.
adjective
involving or produced by touching or proximity.
contact allergy.
contact
/ ɒˈæʊə /
noun
the act or state of touching physically
the state or fact of close association or communication (esp in the phrases in contact, make contact )
a junction of two or more electrical conductors
the part of the conductors that makes the junction
the part of an electrical device to which such connections are made
an acquaintance, esp one who might be useful in business, as a means of introduction, etc
any person who has been exposed to a contagious disease
photog See contact print
(usually plural) an informal name for contact lens
(modifier) of or relating to irritation or inflammation of the skin caused by touching the causative agent
contact dermatitis
(modifier) denoting an insecticide or herbicide that kills on contact, rather than after ingestion or absorption
(modifier) of or maintaining contact
(modifier) requiring or involving (physical) contact
the contact sport of boxing
verb
to put, come, or be in association, touch, or communication
interjection
aeronautics (formerly) a call made by the pilot to indicate that an aircraft's ignition is switched on and that the engine is ready for starting by swinging the propeller
contact
Electricity
A connection between two conductors that allows an electric current to flow.
A part or device that makes or breaks a connection in an electrical circuit.
GeologyThe place where two different types of rock, or rocks of different ages, come together.
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- contactual adjective
- contactually adverb
- noncontact noun
- recontact noun
- uncontacted adjective
- Dzˈٲٳܲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contact1
Example Sentences
The East of England Ambulance Service sent crews to the site and Bedfordshire Police have urged any witnesses to contact the force.
"We never want to see two McLarens having contact," he said.
The force urged any witnesses to contact them.
If you have information about an individual pictured here, contact L.A.
Last month, contacted via LinkedIn, he told me he would not be doing interviews, but did later put me in touch with the foundation's new spokesman, who has so far declined any on-the-record comments.
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