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approach
[ uh-prohch ]
verb (used with object)
- to come near or nearer to:
The cars slowed down as they approached the intersection.
Synonyms:
- to come near to in quality, character, time, or condition; to come within range for comparison:
As a poet he hardly approaches Keats.
- to present, offer, or make a proposal or request to:
to approach the president with a suggestion.
- to begin work on; set about:
to approach a problem.
- to make advances to; address.
- to bring near to something.
Antonyms:
verb (used without object)
- to come nearer; draw near:
A storm is approaching.
- to come near in character, time, amount, etc.; approximate.
noun
- the act of drawing near:
the approach of a train.
- nearness or close approximation:
a fair approach to accuracy.
- any means of access, as a road or ramp:
the approaches to a city.
- the method used or steps taken in setting about a task, problem, etc.:
His approach to any problem was to prepare an outline.
- the course to be followed by an aircraft in approaching for a landing or in joining a traffic pattern:
The plane's approach to the airport was hazardous.
- Sometimes approaches. a presentation, offer, or proposal.
- approaches, Military. works for protecting forces in an advance against a fortified position.
- Also called approach shot. Golf. a stroke made after teeing off, by which a player attempts to get the ball onto the putting green.
- Bowling.
- the steps taken and the manner employed in delivering the ball:
He favors a four-step approach.
- Also called runway. the area behind the foul line, from which the ball is delivered.
approach
/ əˈəʊʃ /
verb
- to come nearer in position, time, quality, character, etc, to (someone or something)
- tr to make advances to, as with a proposal, suggestion, etc
- tr to begin to deal with
to approach a problem
- rare.tr to cause to come near
noun
- the act of coming towards or drawing close or closer
- a close approximation
- the way or means of entering or leaving; access
- often plural an advance or overture to a person
- a means adopted in tackling a problem, job of work, etc
- Also calledapproach path the course followed by an aircraft preparing for landing
Other Word Forms
- ·Dzİ noun
- ·Dzl adjective
- a·Dz verb
- ܲa·Dz adjective
- ܲa·DziԲ adjective
- ɱ-·Dz adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of approach1
Word History and Origins
Origin of approach1
Example Sentences
Even as traditional appointment TV viewing fades, “60 Minutes” remains the most watched news program, approaching 10 million viewers in some weeks, according to Nielsen data.
By the time the Qatari royal family approached McKillen about the California hotel in 2019, he said he had been working on projects with them for years.
She says she is "fully diagnosing" herself with "maranoia" - the anxiety and fear that can hit a runner as marathon day approaches.
A pragmatic approach is suited to knockout-style rugby and a strong performance could seal Harrison's spot in the 10 shirt, but for Mitchell it is not that simple.
As Donald Trump approaches the 100 day mark of his ambitious second term in office, the news isn't looking very positive for presidency.
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