verb

approach

uh-PROHCH

verb

To move closer to something or someone.

"The train slowed as it approached the station."

"Winter is approaching fast this year."

To speak to someone, often to make a request or start a conversation.

"She approached her manager about a pay rise."

noun

A way of dealing with or thinking about something.

"His approach to teaching is very hands-on."

How to Use Approach

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo get closer to something, or a method/way of handling a situation.

Common pairings

approach a topic approach someone a new approach take an approach

approached past tense, approaches singular

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The train slowed as it _____ the station.

From Old French aprochier, from Late Latin appropiare, built on Latin prope, "near."

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