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approach

/əˈproʊʧ/

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verb

-proaches; -proached; -proaching

to move or become near or nearer to something or someone [+ obj]

The cat approached the baby cautiously.

We are approaching [=nearing] our destination. [no obj]

The cat approached cautiously.

Ease off the gas pedal to slow down as the bend in the road approaches.

to move or become near or nearer in time to something [+ obj]

We are approaching the end of the fiscal year.

She is approaching retirement. [=she will soon be retiring from her job] [no obj]

Your birthday is approaching fast. = Your birthday is fast approaching. [=your birthday is soon]

[+ obj] to get close to (an amount or level)

This weekend we're expecting temperatures approaching 100 degrees.

The success rates approach 90 percent.

to be almost the same as (something or someone)

We were never treated with anything even remotely approaching rudeness. [=no one was at all rude to us]

He has a wild laugh that sometimes approaches hysteria.

a reproduction that approaches the quality of the original painting

When it comes to cooking Italian food, no one can approach her. [=no one is as good at cooking Italian food as she is]

[+ obj] :to start talking to (someone) for some purpose (such as to ask a question or make a request)

The supervisor is quite easy to approach, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have.

We were advised to never be too aggressive when approaching a potential client. - often used as (be) approached

He was approached about the job but he didn't take it.

I was approached by a young boy asking me to make a donation.

[+ obj] :to begin to deal with or think about (something)

When writing, consider the way your reader will approach the text.

She approached the problem from a different angle.

I will approach the idea with an open mind.

noun

plural -proaches

[count] :a way of dealing with something :a way of doing or thinking about something

a traditional approach

trying a more healthy approach - often + to

I really admire your direct approach to the problem.

Some doctors are trying a radical new approach to cancer treatment.

[singular] :the act of moving or becoming near or nearer to someone or something :the act of approaching

The cat made a cautious approach. :an act or occurrence in which something comes nearer

The quiet afternoon was interrupted by the approach of a motorboat.

A loud growl warned us of the bear's approach.

With the approach of summer came longer, hotter days.

[count] :the act of speaking to someone for some purpose (such as to ask a question or make a request) - often plural

A group of businessmen has made approaches to the owners of the club with an offer to buy it.

[count] :a road or path that leads to a place

This road is the only approach to the cabin (that is) not blocked by snow.

[singular] :something that is similar to another thing

These potted herbs are the nearest approach to a garden I can manage.

[count] :the final part of a flight just before landing

The pilot lowered the landing gear as the plane began its approach.

The plane was on final approach.

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