To lose contact
Example: He lost contact with his friend.
Definition
"To lose contact" means to stop communicating or having any connection with someone or something, often unintentionally or gradually, resulting in a lack of interaction or relationship over time, as in the phrase, "He lost contact with his friend."
Etymology
The phrase "to lose contact" combines the verb "lose," which comes from Old English "losian" meaning to perish or be lost, with "contact," derived from Latin "contactus," meaning touching or connection. Together, it evolved to express the idea of no longer maintaining communication or connection.
