approach
/əˈprəʊtʃ/approach
VERBDefinition of approach
If you approach something, you move closer to it.
Example: We're now approaching the last bus stop. Please move towards the door.
If you approach a problem, or a job you try to deal with it.
Example: We've got a difficult situation here, and I'm not sure how to approach it.
An approach is a way of doing something.
Example: We need children and adults to take a proactive approach to reducing gun violence.
An approach is movement towards something.
Example: And he made a cautious approach to the boat.
An approach is the road or path that leads to a place.
Example: There were cameras on all approaches to the house.
approach
EXAMPLESExamples of approach
We're now approaching the last bus stop. Please move towards the door.
Example sentenceIt's now approaching six o'clock. When you hear the beep, it will be exactly six o'clock.
Example sentenceWe've got a difficult situation here, and I'm not sure how to approach it.
Example sentenceWe need children and adults to take a proactive approach to reducing gun violence.
Example sentenceMost students benefit from a hands-on approach to learning.
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