touched base

Verb

touch base (third-person singular simple present touches base, present participle touching base, simple past and past participle touched base)

1. (literally) To touch a base, usually with a foot but sometimes with a hand.
2. (Canada, US, broadly, colloquial, idiomatic, usually) To meet or make contact with someone, usually to consult, review, visit, or communicate.
   • Touch base with your boss before you start work to make sure you understand the project.