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approach

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verb

ap·​proach ə-ˈprōch How to pronounce approach (audio)
approached; approaching; approaches

transitive verb

1
a
: to draw closer to : near
approach a destination
b
: to come very near to : to be almost the same as
… its mathematics approaches mysticism. Theodore Sturgeon
as the quantity x approaches zero
2
a
: to make advances to especially in order to create a desired result
was approached by several Broadway producers
b
: to take preliminary steps toward accomplishment or full knowledge or experience of
Try to approach the subject with an open mind.

intransitive verb

1
: to draw nearer
The time is fast approaching.
2
: to make an approach in golf

approach

2 of 2

noun

plural approaches
1
a
: an act or instance of approaching
the approach of summer
b
: approximation
In this book he makes his closest approach to greatness.
2
a
: the taking of preliminary steps toward a particular purpose
experimenting with new lines of approach
b
: a particular manner of taking such steps
a highly individual approach to language
3
: a means of access : avenue
4
a
or approach shot : a golf shot from the fairway toward the green
b
: the steps taken by a bowler before delivering the ball
also : the part of the alley behind the foul line from which the bowler delivers the ball
5
: the descent of an aircraft toward a landing place
The plane was on final approach.
6
: the surgical procedure or path by which access is gained to a bodily part
A lateral approach was used to direct a 25-gauge, 10-cm spinal needle onto the articular pillar adjacent to the target joint. Leslie Barnsley et al.

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb The cat approached the baby cautiously. Ease off the gas pedal to slow down as the bend in the road approaches. We are approaching the end of the fiscal year. This weekend we're expecting temperatures approaching 100 degrees. The success rates approach 90 percent. He has a wild laugh that sometimes approaches hysteria. a reproduction that approaches the quality of the original painting 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. Noun trying a more healthy approach The cat made a cautious approach. 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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The Suns could very well approach this season that way, but that just feels easier said than done right now that the results are out there. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 In all four main scenarios, religiously unaffiliated Americans are projected to approach or exceed Christians in number by 2070. Li Cohen, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 Estimates on the number of Afghan allies still in the country vary widely, but the figure could approach 300,000. Michael Lee, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, has forecasted that this year’s losses due to Apple’s actions could approach $10 billion. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022 In Spain, which had its hottest July on record, an orange warning for heat is in effect just south of Madrid - where maximum temperature could approach 104 degrees, with many other areas under yellow alerts. Matthew Cappucci, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Upon a traffic stop for expired license plates July 30, a vehicle fled before an officer could approach it. cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 If nobody hits all six numbers for Friday’s drawing, the $1.28 billion prize will roll into a larger one that could approach a record and be drawn Tuesday night. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 30 July 2022 Dallas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa could all approach 110 degrees in the days ahead, and some locations have blown past that. Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 20 July 2022
Noun
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to creating safe and supportive spaces in tech. Jacob Mathison, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 Using every available space wisely is the best approach to maximizing storage, so look for underused areas, such as the inside of cabinet or closet doors. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 The new policy is a different approach from former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who had a blanket ban on charging juveniles as adults under any circumstance before he was recalled by voters in June. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 This is a perfect encapsulation of Ma’s approach to storytelling. Michele Filgate, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 There is no passive approach that will keep your back healthy. Dana Santas, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 Oils are typically a gentler approach, offering fast-absorbing serums that are rich in natural ingredients for more hydrating (and immediate) results. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Like Levine, Farina believes a dual plane lift tailored to the patient’s unique facial anatomy is the best approach. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2022 Better together This skepticism is a big motivator for researchers who think agrivoltaics is the right win-win approach. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English approchen, from Anglo-French aprocher, from Late Latin appropiare, from Latin ad- + prope near; akin to Latin pro before — more at for

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of approach was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing approach

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