Definition of: contact

(kon′takt) noun
1. The coming together, meeting, or touching of two bodies.
2. Electr. The touching or joining of points or surfaces of conductors, permitting the passage or flow of a current.
3. Immediate proximity or association.
4. Helpful vocational or social acquaintance. See synonyms under COLLISION.
—v.t.
1. To bring or place in contact; touch.
2. Colloq. To get or be in touch with (a person); communicate with: I will contact you tomorrow.
—v.i.
3. To be or come in contact; touch: with with. [<L contactus, pp. of contingere <com- together + tangere touch]
—con·tac·tu·al (kən·tak′ch·əl) adjective