approach
Pronunciation:
/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ//əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/noun
Definitions
The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
An access, or opportunity of drawing near.
(in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.
A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
verb
Definitions
To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
Example: as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
Example: "Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge.
To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).