contact
Translation
communication, touch, acquaintance, connection
Examples
We are in regular contact.
We are in regular contact.
Avoid direct contact with the chemical.
Avoid direct contact with the chemical.
He is a useful business contact.
He is a useful business contact.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) communication with someone We are in regular contact with our clients.
((in sth.)) an acquaintance in a field He is a useful contact in the media.
Similar Words
Synonyms: communication, connection; Antonyms: separation, distance
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'tangere' (to touch).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with) and 'tact' (touch). To be in contact is to be 'in touch with' someone or something.