approaches (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈproʊtʃɪz/
Definition
Comes near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.
Examples
The end of the year approaches, and with it, holiday plans.
As the storm approaches, we need to secure our windows.
The detective realized the suspect was approaching the building.
How to Use approaches
- approach someone/something (prepositional phrase)
- To move toward or come near someone or something. — "The dog approaches its owner when called."
- approach to something (prepositional phrase)
- A way of dealing with a situation or task. — "What is your approach to learning a new language?"
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