1. A coming together or touching, as of objects or surfaces. 2. Litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid. 3. in contact with the right people. 4. The pilot made contact with the ship. 5. came into contact with new ideas at college. 6. A person who might be of use; a connection. 7. A connection between two conductors that permits a flow of current. 8. A part or device that makes or breaks such a connection. 9. A person recently exposed to a contagious disease, usually through close association with an infected individual. 10. A contact lens. 11. To bring or put in contact. 12. Elizabeth Loftus 13. To be in or come into contact. 14. Of, sustaining, or making contact. 15. a contact skin rash.