General
Touch base
A brief check-in conversation.
Plain English
Have a short conversation to check in.
If you’re new here
A quick meeting or call. Usually 15 minutes, usually informal.
What they probably mean
“Short meeting. No agenda. Probably could have been an email.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
En français
Faire un court suivi.
Bureaucracy level
Easy · 2/5
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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Important
GC Simplified is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, and it does not provide official advice. Plain language is an interpretation, and interpretations can be wrong. Always verify against the source and your organization’s own guidance before acting.