Approach

/əˈproʊtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A method or way of doing something.

Her approach to solving the problem was innovative and effective.

The act of coming near or nearer to something.

The approach of winter brought colder temperatures.

A way of dealing with a situation or a problem.

The therapist used a cognitive-behavioral approach to help her clients.

verb

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

As they approached the mountain, the scenery became more breathtaking.

To speak to someone for the first time about something, often in a formal manner.

I decided to approach the manager about my concerns.

To begin to deal with or address a problem or situation.

We need to approach this issue carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

Middle English 'aproch' from Old French 'aprochier', from Latin 'approachare'.

take an approach

To adopt a particular method or attitude in dealing with a situation.

approach someone

To initiate conversation or a topic with another person.

new approach

A fresh or innovative way of dealing with something.

approachable

Easy to talk to or deal with.

approaching

Coming near or closer.

To hit on someone or make a romantic advance.

He tried to approach her at the bar but got rejected.

To deal with a problem informally.

Let's just approach this issue casually and see what happens.