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10 meanings: 1. to come nearer in position, time, quality, character, etc, to (someone or something) 2. to make advances to, as.... Click for more definitions.
Approach definition: to come near or nearer to. See examples of APPROACH used in a sentence.
Definition of approach verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
approach - a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances". feeler, overture, advance. proffer, proposition, suggestion - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse". 7.
approach somebody for something She was often approached for help and advice. approach somebody about something We have approached the company about the possibility of a merger. approach somebody about doing something Have you approached John about organizing a concert? approach somebody to do something She was approached to take part in the event.
To approach is to get near something. An airplane is cleared for a final approach just as the wheels approach the landing strip.
She resented his persistent approaches. path/road; 4 [countable] a path, road, etc. that leads to a place All the approaches to the palace were guarded by troops. a new approach road to the port; of aircraft; 5 [countable] the part of an aircraft's flight immediately before landing to begin the final approach to the runway; something similar
