come into or be in contact with

he leaned back so that only two legs of his chair touched the floor

the dog had one paw outstretched, not quite touching the ground

handle in order to interfere with, alter, or otherwise affect

I didn't play her records or touch any of her stuff

affect or concern

a tenth of state companies have been touched by privatization

produce feelings of affection, gratitude, or sympathy in

she was touched by her friend's loyalty

reach (a specified level or amount)

sales touched twenty grand last year

an act of touching someone or something

her touch on his shoulder was hesitant

you can manipulate images on the screen at the touch of a key

expressions of love through words and touch

a small amount; a trace

add a touch of vinegar

he retired to bed with a touch of flu

a distinctive manner or method of dealing with something

later he showed a surer political touch

the area beyond the sidelines, out of play

his clearance went directly into touch

the idea was kicked firmly into touch by the authorities

an act of asking for and getting a loan or gift from someone

I only tolerated him because he was good for a touch now and then

a series of changes shorter than a peal

a thing that tests the worth or character of something

you must put your fate to the touch