Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Let's touch base"

"Let's touch base" means to check in with someone, usually for a brief follow-up conversation to exchange updates or align on next steps.

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How "Let's touch base" shows up at work

The default scheduling phrase in corporate email, reliable to the point of invisibility. Nobody knows what base is being touched or why, which may be why it requires no follow-through to say.

Buzzword

Let's touch base on Friday to see where things stand.

Plain English

Let's check in on Friday to see where things stand.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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