Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

touch base

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.67 in modern English

Syllables: touch base
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To touch a base, usually with a foot but sometimes with a hand.

verb

To meet or make contact with someone, usually to consult, review, visit, or communicate.

Canadian usage; American usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

"Touch base with your boss before you start work to make sure you understand the project."
"I had met with Dr. Todd right before dinner. He had wanted to touch base with me about my ongoing treatment."

Usage

Inflected Forms

touches base (present, singular) touching base (participle, present) touched base (participle, past) touched base (past) touch bases (alternative)

Phrases

Touch Base Policy

Synonyms

get in touch connect

Questions

What does touch base mean?: To touch a base, usually with a foot but sometimes with a hand.

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