Words / B1

uh-PROHCH/əˈprəʊtʃ/

As a verb, approach means come nearer: a deadline is approaching. As a noun, it often means a way of dealing with something: a new approach to teaching. Come up to is more informal for walking towards a person. Approach someone about a topic = start a conversation, often at work.

Meaning

To come nearer to someone or something.

Examples

• “A stranger approached us for directions.”
• “Winter is approaching faster than we expected.”
• “We need a different approach to this problem.”

Good to know

verb: come nearer. noun: a method. approach someone about + topic.

Near in meaning

come near

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