approach
🇺🇸
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
🇬🇧
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
noun
B2
a way to handle or think about something
We need a new approach to solve this problem.
B2
getting closer in distance or time
The approach of winter means colder days ahead.
R
asking someone for something
His approach for help was very polite.
R
trying to start a relationship
She didn't like his romantic approach.
R
a way to reach a place
The approach to the castle was beautiful.
R
when a plane comes down to land
The plane's approach was smooth and steady.
R
something similar to another thing
This is the closest approach to perfection I've seen.
verb
B2
to move closer to someone or something
He saw a stranger approach him slowly.
B2
to ask someone for something
They will approach the manager for permission.
B2
to get close to a number or level
Temperatures approach freezing at night.
B2
to start dealing with something
We must approach this task carefully.
translation
a way to handle or think about something; getting closer in distance or time; asking someone for something; trying to start a relationship; a way to reach a place; when a plane comes down to land; something similar to another thing
to move closer to someone or something; to ask someone for something; to get close to a number or level; to start dealing with something
Word Forms
3rd Present
approaches
Progressive
approaching
Past
approached
Plural
approaches
Perfect
approached