An English Language Learner's WORD of the DAY
outreach October 10, 2007
- Pronounced:
- IPA:
aʊt
ri:tʃ
Collegiate Dictionary: - Function: noun [noncount]
- Meanings:
- : the activity or process of bringing information or services to people
Examples:
<He is responsible for the campaign's outreach to college students.>
<She was hired to do community outreach [=to do helpful things in the community] for the company.>
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