Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-lose-contact

phrase
/tə ˈluːz ˈkɒntækt/
Definition
To lose contact means to unintentionally stop communicating with someone or to no longer be in touch with them.
Examples
  • After moving to a new city, I didn’t mean to lose contact with my old friends.
  • When she changed her phone number, we lost contact for a while.
  • It’s easy to lose contact with people when life gets busy.
Meaning
The phrase indicates a situation where two or more parties who previously had a connection or communication line have become disconnected or isolated from one another.
Synonyms
  • disconnect
  • break off communication
  • drift apart
  • lose touch