approach (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈproʊtʃ/
Definition
To come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.
Examples
The bus approached the stop, and passengers began to gather.
As the deadline approaches, the team is working harder.
She approached him cautiously, unsure of his reaction.
How to Use approach
- approach someone about something (prepositional phrase)
- To speak to someone about a particular subject, often to ask for something. — "I need to approach my boss about a raise."
- approach something from an angle (prepositional phrase)
- To deal with a problem or situation in a particular way. — "We are approaching the problem from a different angle this time."
- approach to something (prepositional phrase)
- A particular way of dealing with something. — "Her approach to learning is very effective."
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