Looking for the meaning or definition of the word approach? Here's what it means.
Verb
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
(intransitive, figuratively) To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
(transitive) To come near to in place, time, character, or value; to draw nearer to.
To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).
To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.
(transitive, military) To take approaches to.
To bring near; to cause to draw near.
Noun
The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
An access, or opportunity of drawing near.
(plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.
A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.
(used only in the plural, fortification) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
