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Touch Base
/tʌtʃ beɪs/ · phrase · informal
Corporate speak for briefly checking in with someone.
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Definitions
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Classic office jargon for a short catch-up.
“I'll touch base with the client tomorrow.”
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Often mocked as empty corporate filler.
“Touch base, circle back, synergy, the holy trinity of meetings.”
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To make quick contact to share updates.
“Let's touch base on Friday about the launch.”
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Touch Base In A Sentence
Quick one, just touching base.
Let's touch base after lunch.
Touching base to align on next steps.
Origin & Usage
American business jargon borrowed from baseball, meaning to make brief contact, now a corporate cliche.
People Also Ask
What does touch base mean?
Touch base is corporate speak for briefly checking in with someone.
Where does touch base come from?
It's borrowed from baseball and became common business jargon.
What does touch base mean at work?
It means having a short catch-up or status update.
Why is touch base mocked?
It's seen as empty corporate filler alongside phrases like circle back.
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