actual contact

language: de

definitions

  1. The physical state of two or more objects touching or colliding in reality, as opposed to merely being in proximity.
    de: tatsächlicher Kontakt
  2. Direct communication or interaction between individuals or groups, occurring without the mediation of a third party.
    de: direkter Kontakt

examples

  1. The damage to the car was caused by actual contact with the guardrail.

    Der Schaden am Auto wurde durch tatsächlichen Kontakt mit der Leitplanke verursacht.

  2. The negotiator is trying to establish actual contact with the opposing faction.

    Der Verhandler versucht, einen direkten Kontakt zur gegnerischen Fraktion aufzubauen.