tʌtʃ ɒn
formal
advanced
- Base verb:
- touch
- Particle:
- on
- Separable:
- No
What does "touch on" mean?
To mention or deal with a subject briefly
Examples
- The speaker touched on several emerging trends.
- Her remarks touched on executive compensation.
- The report only touches on the environmental implications.
- His behavior touches on insubordination.
How to use it
Common in presentations and formal writing.
Similar expressions
mention
allude to
refer to
broach
Opposites
elaborate on
delve into
Related phrasal verbs
- turn on
To start a device or appliance by pressing a switch or button
- get on
To board a bus, train, plane, or other transport
- go on
To continue doing something or happening
- put on
To place clothing or accessories on your body
- take on
To accept a responsibility, job, or challenge
- work on
To spend time and effort trying to improve or complete something
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