approach
word
/əˈpɹoʊtʃ/
uh-PROHCH
/ɐpɹˈəʊtʃ/
uh-PROHCH
Definition
An approach is a way of dealing with something or thinking about it. It can also mean moving closer to someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in work, study, and everyday English. 'Approach to' is often used for methods or attitudes ('a new approach to teaching'). As a verb, it is more formal than 'come near' or 'go up to'.
Spanish: enfoque - acercamiento - aproximarsePortuguese (BR): abordagem - aproximação - aproximar-sePortuguese (PT): abordagem - aproximação - aproximar-seChinese (Simplified): 方法 - 接近 - 靠近Chinese (Traditional): 方法 - 接近 - 靠近Hindi: तरीका - पास आना - निकट आनाArabic: نهج - اقتراب - يقتربBengali: পদ্ধতি - দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি - এগিয়ে আসাRussian: подход - приближениеJapanese: アプローチ - 接近Vietnamese: cách tiếp cận - sự tiếp cậnKorean: 접근 - 다가감Turkish: yaklaşım - yaklaşmaUrdu: طریقہ کار - نقطہ نظر - قریب جاناIndonesian: pendekatan - mendekat
Example Sentences
We need a new approach to this problem.
basic
The train is approaching the station.
basic
She was afraid to approach the teacher.
basic
I like your approach—it's simple and practical.
natural
As we approached the house, the lights turned on.
natural
He carefully approached the topic during dinner.
natural