1.the limits within which something can be effective;
range of motion
2.an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet";
the ambit of municipal legislation
3.the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
4.the limit of capability;
within the compass of education
1.reach a destination, either real or abstract;
We hit Detroit by noon
2.reach a point in time, or a certain state or level;
The thermometer hit 100 degrees
3.move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense;
Government reaches out to the people
4.be in or establish communication with;
Our advertisements reach millions
5.to gain with effort;
she achieved her goal despite setbacks
6.to extend as far as;
The sunlight reached the wall
7.reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team";
We made it!
8.place into the hands or custody of;
hand me the spoon, please
9.to exert much effort or energy;
straining our ears to hear