gentleapproach
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntl əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /ˈdʒɛntl əˈproʊtʃ/
A gentle approach is a kind and soft way of doing something.
The teacher used a gentle approach when she helped the shy boy read aloud.
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2. A slow and careful way of dealing with a problem.
They took a gentle approach to fixing the old bridge.
3. A soft way of touching or handling something.
She has a gentle approach when she holds the baby rabbit.
4. A calm way of talking to someone who is upset.
His gentle approach helped his friend stop crying.