contact
The Italian word 'contatto' is used to refer to the act or state of contacting someone or something. It can be used as a noun or a verb, just like its English counterpart. As a noun, it can refer to a person that one knows or a point of connection. As a verb, it means to get in touch with someone or something. For example, 'Ho contattato il mio amico' means 'I contacted my friend'.
Have you kept in touch with him?
This phrase is used when asking someone whether they've stayed in communication with someone else, in this context, a male person. It expresses the state of being in regular contact or communication with him.
I lost all contact with her.
This is used when communicating that you are no longer in touch or communications with a particular person, in this case, a female individual. It signifies complete disconnection from her.
Avoid eye contact.
This sentence is used when instructing someone not to look directly into someone else's eyes. It is a common saying when someone wants to avoid a direct, personal interaction or engagement.