approach

Approach means to move close to something.

(verb)

When you see an intersection coming up and you drive closer and closer to it, that is an example of approach.

The definition of approach refers to the process of going towards something.

(noun)

A lion that slowly nears its prey is an example of a slow approach.

Approach is defined as the way you handle something.

(noun)

If you like to face problems head-on to deal with them, that is an example of a direct approach to problems.

See approach in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to come closer or draw nearer

Origin: ME aprochen < OFr aprochier < LL(Ec) appropiare < L ad-, to + propius, compar. of prope, near

transitive verb

noun

a coming closer or drawing nearer
an approximation or similarity
an advance or overture (to someone): usually used in pl.
a path, road, or other means of reaching a person or place; access
a means of attaining a goal or purpose: let's take a new approach to the problem
Aeron. the act of bringing an aircraft into position for landing, bombing a target, etc.
Golf a shot from the fairway, meant to hit the ball onto the putting green

See approach in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb ap·proached, ap·proach·ing, ap·proach·es

verb, intransitive

verb, transitive

To come or go near or nearer to: approached the tunnel.
To come close to, as in appearance, quality, or condition; approximate: The performance approaches perfection.
To make a proposal or overtures to with a specific end in view: approached the administration for a raise.
To begin to deal with or work on: approached the task with dread; approached the issue from a historical perspective.

noun

The act of approaching: the approach of night.
A fairly close resemblance; an approximation.
A way or means of reaching something; an access: an approach to the bridge.
The method used in dealing with or accomplishing: a logical approach to the problem.
An advance or overture made by one person to another.
Sports
a. The golf stroke following the drive from the tee with which a player tries to get the ball onto the putting green.
b. The steps taken prior to executing a competitive maneuver, as by a diver before diving forward from a springboard or by a bowler before delivering the ball.
c. The part of the area behind the foul line in a bowling alley used by a bowler in delivering the ball.