What is touch base?

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"Touch base" is an idiom that means to make brief contact with someone. It's often used in a business context to:

• \Check%20in: To make sure everything is going as planned.
• \Update%20Status: To give someone a quick summary of your progress.
• \Coordinate: To arrange or organize something with someone else.
• \Reconnect: To get in touch after a period of not communicating.

It implies a short, informal interaction, not necessarily a long meeting. Examples include a quick phone call, email, or instant message. The purpose is usually to keep everyone informed and on the same page. Using "touch base" is important for project \Management.