In plain English
It describes a quick reconnect with another person after earlier contact. The aim is to share updates or sort out what to do next.
In context
Here, it proposes having a short follow-up conversation about how the project is progressing.
- Situation
- Collaborating remotely through projects, tasks, meetings, handoffs, and approvals
- What it communicates
- proposes a brief reconnection about project progress
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say how the contact will happen or what decisions, if any, will result.
Examples
“After their first meeting, they touched base for a few minutes to share updates and plan the next visit.”
“Let's touch base tomorrow about how the project is progressing.”