approach
/əˈproʊtʃ/
noun
- A way of dealing with something; a method or strategy.
- A gentle approach works best with scared animals.
- Her approach to learning is very organized.
- The company needs a new approach to marketing.
- The act of coming near or closer to someone or something.
- The approach of the storm made everyone nervous.
- We heard the approach of footsteps in the hallway.
- The plane began its approach to the runway.
- A path, road, or way that leads to a place.
- The approach to the castle was lined with trees.
- The main approach to the stadium is from the south.
- All approaches to the bridge were blocked by snow.
verb
- To come near or closer to someone or something in distance or time.
- Winter is approaching, so we should buy warm clothes.
- The cat slowly approached the bird.
- As we approach the city, the traffic gets heavier.
- To speak to someone for the first time about something, especially to ask for help or make an offer.
- She approached her boss about a raise.
- The charity approached local businesses for donations.
- I didn't know how to approach him with the bad news.
- To start dealing with a problem, task, or situation in a particular way.
- He approaches every challenge with enthusiasm.
- How would you approach teaching a child to read?
- We need to approach this problem carefully.
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