Meaning & use
approach
To come nearer to someone or something in distance, time, or resemblance.
See it in a sentence
The hikers approached the summit just as the sun began to set.
As the deadline approached, the team worked late into the night to finish.
A note on using this word
Also common as a noun meaning a way of dealing with a task; the verb often takes a direct object without 'to'.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A particular way of dealing with or thinking about a task, problem, or situation.
Her approach to teaching combines humor with clear, structured lessons.
3. verb
To speak to someone for the first time about a plan, problem, or request.
He finally approached his boss about taking a week of unpaid leave.
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