approach

/əˈproʊtʃ/

noun, verb★Intermediate— a way of dealing with a situation or problem

general

a way of dealing with a situation or problem

The team's approach to the project was innovative.

They used a creative and original method to complete the project.

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Can refer to a method, style, or attitude in various contexts.

general

to come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time

The storm is approaching the coast.

The storm is getting closer to the coastline.

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Often used to describe movement toward a person, place, or event.

Collocations

approach toa method or way of dealing with somethingapproach someoneto go near or speak to someoneapproach a problemto deal with a problem in a certain way

to adopt a particular method or strategy

to be careful or wary when dealing with something

Remember that 'approach' can be both a noun (a method) and a verb (to come near).

The meaning of 'approach' depends heavily on the context. Pay attention to whether it's used as a noun or verb.

From Middle English 'approchen,' from Old French 'aprochier,' from Latin 'appropiāre' (to come near).

As a noun, it often refers to a method or style. As a verb, it describes movement toward something or someone.

approach

to come near or deal with something

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