in touch with

in touch with (someone or something)

1. Communicating with someone. The recruiter said that he'll be in touch with you about the job next week. You're still in touch with Cara, right? How is she these days?
2. Sensitive to or aware of something. Joe is really in touch with his emotions—he has no problem talking about how he feels.
See also: touch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in touch with someone or something

 
1. Fig. in communication with someone or a group. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) Are you in touch with your brother, or have you two grown apart? I am in touch with the person whom you asked about.
2. Fig. sympathetic or sensitive to someone or something; having good contact or rapport with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) We talk to each other, but we're not really in touch with each other.
See also: touch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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We are appealing for information regarding the break-ins and also request any hairdressors or hair salons being offered discounted equipment should get in touch with us."
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