Communication

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

I will get in touch with solicitors about this.

to manage to meet someone in person or contact them on a telephone, through message, etc.

I've been trying to get hold of John all day, but his phone seems to be switched off.

to contact a person with a brief message, phone call, or letter

I haven't seen you in a while.Why don't you drop me a line and let me know how you've been?

used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger

The fate of the company hangs on the line as the board decides on the new CEO.

in a suspended state to be considered and dealt with in the future

The project is currently on hold due to budget constraints.

said in a radio communication to indicate that the conversation is over

After delivering the status report, the pilot radioed, "Mission accomplished, over and out."

to provide someone with the contact information of another person such as their phone number, E-mail, or address

I can put you in touch with my friend who's a real estate agent if you're looking for a new home.

to have not seen or heard about a person or thing for a considerable amount of time

I haven't seen hide nor hair of her since last Friday.

to not have knowledge or awareness about someone or something

I read the newspaper every morning so that I don't completely lose touch with what's happening in the world.

to fail to recognize someone as one has never met them or knows nothing about them

When he approached me on the street, I had no idea who he was—I couldn't have recognized him from Adam.

to make contact with someone in order to exchange information or to consult with them

I'll touch base with you next week to discuss our project's progress.

a situation where two people or groups cross paths briefly and then continue on their separate ways without any meaningful interaction or connection

The two men met once, like ships that pass in the night, and never met again.

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

He's been out of touch with the music scene for years and doesn't know any of the current bands.