1.the limits within which something can be effective;

range of motion

2.an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet";

the ambit of municipal legislation

3.the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

4.the limit of capability;

within the compass of education

1.reach a destination, either real or abstract;

We hit Detroit by noon

2.reach a point in time, or a certain state or level;

The thermometer hit 100 degrees

3.move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense;

Government reaches out to the people

4.be in or establish communication with;

Our advertisements reach millions

5.to gain with effort;

she achieved her goal despite setbacks

6.to extend as far as;

The sunlight reached the wall

7.reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team";

We made it!

8.place into the hands or custody of;

hand me the spoon, please

9.to exert much effort or energy;

straining our ears to hear