Definition of "reply"

(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.  examples

(intransitive) To act or gesture in response.  quotations  examples

(intransitive) To repeat something back; to echo.  examples

A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.  examples

Something given in reply.  examples

A counterattack.  examples

(music) The answer of a figure.  examples

(US, law) A document written by a party specifically replying to a responsive declaration and in some cases an answer.  examples