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    Ap·proach
    /əˈprōCH/

    verb

    • 1. come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time: "the train approached the main line" Similar proceed towardcome/go towardadvance towardgo near/nearerOpposite leave
    • 2. speak to (someone) for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request: "the department had been approached about funding" Similar speak totalk tomake conversation withengage in conversation

    noun

  2. [countable] a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task. She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. It was time to take a different approach. an alternative/innovative approach. a traditional/similar approach. The approach they were using no longer seemed to work.

  3. verb. make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion. “I was approached by the President to serve as his adviser in foreign matters”. see more. noun. the act of drawing spatially closer to something. “the hunter's approach scattered the geese”. synonyms: approaching, coming. see more.

  4. Apr 24, 2024 · 1. verb. When you approach something, you get closer to it. He didn't approach the front door at once. [VERB noun] When I approached, they grew silent. [VERB] We turned to see the approaching car slow down. [VERB -ing] Synonyms: move towards, come to, reach, near More Synonyms of approach. Approach is also a noun .

  5. a way of doing something: Liam has a different approach to the problem. We've decided to adopt /take a new approach. Fewer examples. Her approach to childcare is based on intuition. He was noted for his modern approach to architecture. Sometimes, this approach can reap tremendous rewards.

  6. [intransitive, transitive] to come near to someone or something in distance or time We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. Winter is approaching. The time is fast approaching when we will have to make a decision. approach somebody/something As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. Join us.

  7. approach. noun. /əˈproʊtʃ/ to problem/task. [countable] a way of dealing with someone or something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. approach to something The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. Want to learn more?

  8. 1. The act of approaching: the approach of night. 2. A fairly close resemblance; an approximation. 3. A way or means of reaching something; an access: an approach to the bridge. 4. The method used in dealing with or accomplishing: a logical approach to the problem. 5. An advance or overture made by one person to another. 6. Sports. a.

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