Phrasal verb №57
touch on
/tʌtʃ ɒn/
Meaning
To mention or discuss something briefly
Example
The teacher touched on climate change during the lesson.
The teacher touched on climate change during the lesson.
Examples with the phrasal verb touch on
The speaker has touched on the topic of weather just now.
The speaker has touched on the topic of weather just now.
I think the guide might touch on the history of the castle very briefly during the walk.
I think the guide might touch on the history of the castle very briefly during the walk.
During the meeting, she touched on the issue for only a minute.
During the meeting, she touched on the issue for only a minute.