approach

verb
UK: /əˈprəʊtʃ/
US: /əˈproʊtʃ/

  1. To come near or nearer to someone or something in space, time, quality, or amount.

    1. Winter is approaching quickly this year so be prepared. [ ] [ ]
    2. As we approach the deadline, the pressure to finish increases significantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To speak to someone about something, often to ask for something or offer something.

    1. I will approach her about joining our team later today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company approached the bank for a loan to expand its operations. [ ] [ ]

  3. To start dealing with something in a particular way.

    1. How should I approach this problem to get best result? [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to approach each new project with a positive and open mind. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

near method tactic come access advance
approach noun

  1. A way of dealing with something.

    1. We need a new approach to solve this problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. His approach to management is very hands-on and involves everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of coming near or nearer to someone or something.

    1. The enemy's approach was masked by the thick fog. [ ] [ ]
    2. With the approach of summer, many people start planning their vacations. [ ] [ ]
approach adjective

  1. Similar or near in appearance, character, or effect.

    1. The color is approach white, like a light cream. [ ] [ ]
    2. These policies are approach fair, but need additional changes. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "approach" in English means: To come near or nearer to someone or something in space, time, quality, or amount., To speak to someone about something, often to ask for something or offer something., To start dealing with something in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "approach" is /əˈprəʊtʃ/ in British English and /əˈproʊtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "approach": near, method, tactic, come, access, advance.

Example usage of "approach": "Winter is approaching quickly this year so be prepared.". More examples on the page.