Path: /phrase/touch-base
Touch base
Used in workplace to mean connecting with someone briefly to check on progress or share updates.
Core expression
Expression: “Touch base”
Meaning: 保持联系；简短沟通
Tone: neutral
Natural examples
- Let's touch base next week about the project status.
- I'll touch base with the client tomorrow.
- Can we touch base after the meeting?
Usage tips
- Very common in business emails and meetings
- Implies a brief, informal check-in rather than a long discussion
- Can be used as a verb: 'touch base' or 'touching base'