approach
verb / nounUK /əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /əˈproʊtʃ/
To come closer to someone or something.
The cat slowly approached the bowl of milk.
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2. A way of doing something or dealing with a problem.
We need a new approach to solving this puzzle.
3. To speak to someone about something, often to ask for something.
She approached her teacher for help with the project.
4. The act of getting closer to a place or time.
The approach of winter means shorter days.
5. A road or path that leads to a place.
The approach to the castle was lined with trees.