to mention or deal with a subject in only a few words, without going into detail :
In his speech he was only able to touch on a few aspects of the problem.
to mention or deal with a subject in only a few words, without going into detail :
In his speech he was only able to touch on a few aspects of the problem.
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005