Approach

Pronunciation: /əˈproʊtʃ/

Approach (noun)

  1. a method or way of dealing with a task or problem
  2. the act of moving closer to someone or something

Examples

  • Her approach to solving problems is very effective.
  • We need a new approach to increase sales.

Common collocations: innovative approach, practical approach, take an approach, slow approach, steady approach

Approach (verb)

  1. to come near or nearer to someone or something
  2. to start to deal with a task or problem in a certain way

Examples

  • The cat approached the bird quietly.
  • As we approached the city, the traffic increased.

Synonyms of Approach

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Approach

  • — movement away from something
  • — pulling back or removing oneself