contact

//ˈkɒntækt//
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Visual representation of contact

Noun

contactSingular
contactsPlural
1

The state or condition of physical touching between two things or people.

The two wires must not come into contact with each other.

2

Communication with someone, especially regularly or over a period of time.

I've lost contact with most of my old school friends.

3

A person who you know and who may be able to help or provide information.

She has many contacts in the media industry.

4

A connection for the passage of electric current from one thing to another.

The battery won't work if the contacts are dirty.

Verb

contactInfinitive
contactPresent tense
contactedPast tense
contactedPast participle
contactingPresent participle
contactsThird-person singular
1

To communicate with someone by calling, writing, or visiting them.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

2

To touch something physically.

The wires should not contact each other.