reach out to

reach out to (one)

To make contact with one, especially in search of or to offer help, guidance, comfort, or support. I've tried reaching out to her, but she doesn't want to share her feelings with me. You can always reach out to me if you are feeling overwhelmed with your school work.
See also: out, reach
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

reach out to someone

 
1. Fig. to offer someone a helping hand. You reached out to me just when I needed help the most. I reach out to other people in trouble because I would want someone to do that for me.
2. Fig. to seek someone's help and support. When I reached out to Don for help, he turned me down. Jane reached out to her friends for the help and support that she needed.
See also: out, reach
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • reach out
  • reach out for (someone or something)
  • reach out to (one)
  • jump in (at) the deep end
  • jump in at the deep end
  • jump in/be thrown in at the deep end
  • (one's) door is always open
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • hold somebody's hand
  • throw (one) in at the deep end
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