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Definition approach in American English

approach noun

noun
/əˈproʊtʃ/

▪ common-sense, constructive, down-to-earth, flexible, methodical, pragmatic, structured, systematic

1

a particular way of thinking about or dealing with something

Example

We need a fresh approach to sports in education.

Example

He has a relaxed approach to life.

Example

As a writer she takes a completely new approach to the classic horror story.

Synonyms and related words
approach view mind
2

the fact of coming closer in time or in distance

Example

We watched the carriage's slow and steady approach.

Example

With the approach of war, many children were evacuated.

Synonyms and related words
direction approach path soon shortly just
3

the path that a plane follows when it is preparing to land

Example

The plane crashed during its final approach to the airport.

Synonyms and related words
aerobatics aerospace airborne
3.1

a path or road that leads to a place

Example

Soldiers were guarding all approaches to the palace.

Synonyms and related words
a one-way/two-way street approach artery
4

the action of starting to speak or write to someone when you are asking for something or making an offer

Example

The company has made some approaches to the Department of Commerce.

Synonyms and related words
demand request appeal
Definition approach in American English