English to English Dictionary

Reach

To stretch out an arm in order to touch or grasp something.

Reachable

Able to be reached or attained; accessible by physical movement, travel, or communication.

Reacquire

To acquire something again that was previously obtained.

Reacquisition

The act of acquiring something again; regaining possession, control, or mastery of an asset, item, or skill.

React

To respond to something by taking action.

Reacted

To respond to a stimulus or an event.

Reaction

A response to a stimulus or an event.

Reactivation

The action or process of making something active or operational again after it has been inactive or suspended.

Reactive

Showing a response to a stimulus, situation, or event rather than acting proactively.

Reactive Energy

Energy that is stored and released in a reactive component of an electrical circuit, such as inductors and capacitors.

Reactive power

The portion of electricity that establishes and sustains the electric and magnetic fields of alternating-current equipment, which does not perform useful work but is necessary to maintain voltage levels.

Reactivity

The quality of being reactive, especially in response to stimuli.