in touch
The phrase "in touch" is versatile and can refer to maintaining communication, awareness, or emotional connection.
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Definition
B1General Communication
(idiomatic)Maintaining communication or contact with someone.
Example
- Let's stay in touch after the conference.
- She tries to keep in touch with her old friends.
B2Awareness
(idiomatic)Being aware of or informed about current events, trends, or developments.
Example
- He is very in touch with the latest technological advancements.
- You need to be in touch with market trends to succeed in business.
C1Emotional Awareness
(idiomatic)Having a good understanding or awareness of one's own feelings or the feelings of others.
Example
- She is very in touch with her emotions.
- Being in touch with your feelings is important for mental health.
C1Sports
(technical)In rugby, when a ball or player is outside the playing area or touching the touchlines.
Example
- The player was ruled in touch, and the opposing team was awarded a line-out.
- The ball went in touch, stopping the play.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in touch":
out of touchtouch basetouch onin tunemake contact withhigh touchhuman touchtuned inin syncreach outwithin reachon the ball