[make] contact
1
to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings
- He decided to make contact with his old friends from high school through social media.
- The diplomat attempted to make contact with foreign officials to discuss the peace negotiations.
- The researcher made contact with experts in the field to gather information for the study.
- The entrepreneur made contact with potential investors to discuss funding for the startup.
- The athlete made contact with his coach to discuss training strategies for the upcoming competition.
2
to physically or directly interact with someone or something
- In sports like basketball, players often make contact with each other during the game.
- The spacecraft is designed to make contact with the surface of the moon gently.
- The explorers took precautions not to make contact with potentially harmful wildlife in the jungle.
- The surgeon needs to make contact with the specific nerve to perform the delicate procedure.
- During the experiment, the scientist carefully ensured that the electrodes would make contact with the surface of the material.