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Definition of contacted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
communicationhaving been communicated with
- The contacted individuals were asked to provide feedback.
2.
touchRare having been physically touchedRare
- The contacted surface showed signs of wear.
Origin of contacted
Latin, con (together) + tactus (touch)
Terms with contacted included in their meaning
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no prior contact
email sent to someone you have not contacted before
medicine
available to give medical help when urgently contacted outside normal hours
privacy
not wanting to be disturbed or contacted
communication
contacted by telephone
privacy
not wanting to be disturbed or contacted
technology
having been contacted electronically
not reachable
not able to be contacted or reached
responsibility contact
single person or group responsible and contacted for a result
transportation
taxi belonging to a dispatch service contacted by phone or radio
Examples of contacted in a sentence
All contacted members must respond by Friday. The contacted area was clearly marked. The contacted part needed replacement.
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- French:contacté, en contact, ...
- German:kontaktiert, berührt, ...
- Italian:contattato, toccato, ...
- Spanish:contactado, tocado, ...
- Portuguese:contactado, em contato, ...
- Chinese:被联系的, 接触的, ...
- Japanese:連絡された, 触れられた, ...
- Arabic:مُتَّصَل بِهِ, مَلموس, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁנוֹצַר אִתּוֹ קֶשֶׁר, נָגוּעַ, ...
- Russian:связанный, прикоснувшийся, ...
- Ukrainian:зв'язаний, доторкнутий, ...
- Hindi:संपर्क किया गया, स्पर्श किया गया, ...
Definition of contact - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationtr. communicate with someonetr.
- I will contact you tomorrow with the details..
2.
physical touchtr./intr. physically touch or come into proximity with somethingtr./intr.
- Do not contact the hot surface with bare hands.
Noun
1.
communication linkconnection or communication between people or organizations
- She maintained contact with her former colleagues..
2.
useful connectionUS person who provides information or assistanceUS
- He used his contacts to get the job..
3.
electrical connectionTECH. point where electrical conductors connectTECH.
- The circuit was completed at the contact.
4.
disease exposureTECH. person exposed to a contagious diseaseTECH.
- All contacts of the patient were quarantined.
5.
relationphysical touch or proximity between objects
- The two wires made contact and sparked.
6.
optometrylens worn on the eye for vision correction
- He wears a contact in his left eye.
Images of contact

point where electrical conductors connect
Expressions with contact
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not in communication with someone
He has been out of contact for weeks.
meet or touch something or someone for the first time
You should wash your hands if you come into contact with chemicals.
stay in touch with someone
We should keep in contact even after you move away.
physical touch between people
The game requires body contact between players.
place details used to reach someone by mail or other messages
Please write your current contact address at the top of the application form.
small card containing personal contact information
He handed out his contact card at the networking event..
information needed to reach a person or entity
Please provide your contact details for the registration.
details to reach someone
Please provide your contact information for the registration form.
thin lens placed on the eye to correct vision
She wears a contact lens to see clearly.
telephone number for reaching someone
Please provide your contact number for the delivery.
individual to be informed in emergencies
List your contact person in case of an emergency.
looking into each other's eyes during communication
They made eye contact during the conversation.
initial encounter or interaction between individuals
Their first contact at the conference led to a lasting friendship..
communicate with someone
I will get in contact with you tomorrow.
physically touching something or someone
The metal was in contact with the water, causing it to rust.
to no longer be in communication
After moving, they lose contact with old friends.
establish communication with someone
She tried to make contact with the customer.
establish a visual connection with someone
He made eye contact to show he was listening.
immediately upon touching or meeting
The chemical reacts on contact with water.
direct touching between people or objects
Avoid physical contact when the injury is fresh.
person known through work who may help with deals or opportunities
She emailed a business contact in Tokyo about potential partnership opportunities.
frequent and direct communication or regular meeting between people or groups
The teachers keep close contact with parents during the school year.
sport requiring body contact between opponents
Football is known as a contact sport.
ask someone to get in touch for help or information
Please contact customer service for assistance.
Origin of contact
Latin, contactus (touching)
Examples of contact in a sentence
She will contact the manager for approval. The chef instructed not to contact the dough too much. Avoid contacting the wet paint on the wall. The two companies lost contact after the merger. He has a contact in the publishing industry. She reached out to her contacts for advice.
My contacts in the industry are invaluable. Ensure the contact is clean for proper function. The device failed due to a faulty contact. The clinic notified every close contact. Each contact was offered a test. Avoid contact between the wet paint and the wall. The sensor activates on contact with metal. She lost a contact during the swim. He bought a new contact for his right eye.
View all translations of contact
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- French:contacter, contact, ...
- German:kontaktieren, Kontakt, ...
- Italian:contattare, collegamento, ...
- Spanish:comunicarse, enlace, ...
- Portuguese:contactar, comunicação, ...
- Chinese:联系, 联络, ...
- Japanese:連絡する, 連絡, ...
- Arabic:تواصل, اتِّصال, ...
- Hebrew:לִיצוֹר קֶשֶׁר, מַגָּע, ...
- Russian:связаться, связь, ...
- Ukrainian:зв'язатися, зв'язок, ...
- Hindi:संपर्क करना, संपर्क, ...
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