touch base

[ tuhch beys ]

verb phrase

1. to communicate, make contact, or reconnect, especially quickly or briefly: It’s important to reach out to the client at least twice a year, just to touch base and update the account.

   They touched base with every political group on campus during the campaign season.

   It’s important to reach out to the client at least twice a year, just to touch base and update the account.

Word History and Origins

Origin of touch base¹

First recorded in 1875–80 as a baseball term, and in 1915–20 for current sense

Example Sentences

The news outlet holds quarterly community meetings to touch base with residents and hear their concerns.

From Los Angeles Times

Each time he reached a milestone in his process, Álvarez would touch base with Scott, who provided specific notes, particularly after watching the first cut of “Romulus.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility,” the singer wrote on X.

From Los Angeles Times

The Boston Red Sox have touched base with free agent left-hander Jordan Montgomery as they search for another starting pitcher, preferably one that can fit in at or near the top of the rotation.

From Seattle Times

They touch base with mariners entering the Salish Sea and can share reports of whale sightings with the Cetacean Desk.

From Seattle Times