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Noun

1. When $x$ makes or has contact with $y$, they touch each other physically.

   The trains in Tokyo are so crowded that everyone has to stand in close contact to everyone else.

2. By extension, its use as a metaphor:

   He wore dark glasses so that he wouldn't have to make eye contact with anyone.

   "Did you tell Chris about lunch today?" "No, I wasn't able to get in contact with him."

Verb

1. Template:Transitive If A contacts B, A telephones B or writes a letter or e-mail to B.

   If I can help further please do not hesitate to contact me at 012-345-6789.