approach

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/
/əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

2 Definition

An access, or opportunity of drawing near.

3 Definition

(in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.

4 Definition

A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.

5 Definition

A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.

Example Sentences
  • 1991, Carol Lee Johnston, Jeanne Lazaris, Plane Trigonometry, A New Approach.
6 Definition

(used only in the plural, fortification) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.

7 Definition

An approach shot.

8 Definition

The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.

9 Definition

The area before the lane, in which a player may stand or run up before bowling the ball.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

2 Definition

To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.

Example Sentences
  • as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
3 Definition

To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.

Example Sentences
  • "Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge.
4 Definition

To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).

5 Definition

To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.

6 Definition

To take approaches to.

7 Definition

To bring near; to cause to draw near.