approaches
verb / nounUK /əˈprəʊtʃɪz/
US /əˈproʊtʃɪz/
Moves closer to someone or something.
The cat approaches the bowl when it is hungry.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Ways of doing something.
The teacher tried different approaches to help us learn.
3. The act of getting close to a place or person.
The approaches to the airport were busy with cars.
4. Asks someone about something, often to offer or request.
She approaches her boss about getting a day off.