approaches

[əˈprəʊtʃɪz]

approaches Definition

• 1. the act of coming near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
• 2. a way of dealing with a situation or problem

Using approaches: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "approaches" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The approaches to the city were heavily guarded.

• Example

  We need to consider different approaches to solving this problem.

• Example

  He took a cautious approach to investing his money.

• Example

  She has a unique approach to teaching that engages her students.

• Example

  The deadline is approaching quickly.

approaches Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for approaches

• methods
• means
• ways
• strategies
• tactics

Idioms Using approaches

• take a novel approach

  to try something new or different

  Example

  We decided to take a novel approach to marketing our product.

• make an approach

  to speak to someone in order to ask for something or make a proposal

  Example

  I made an approach to my boss about getting a raise.

• approach with caution

  to be careful when dealing with something or someone

  Example

  We need to approach this situation with caution.

Phrases with approaches

• approach to something

  a particular way of dealing with or thinking about something

  Example

  His approach to the problem was to break it down into smaller parts.

• approach to someone

  the act of speaking to someone in order to ask for something or make a proposal

  Example

  I made an approach to the company about a possible partnership.

• approach to landing

  the final stage of an aircraft's flight when it is preparing to land

  Example

  The pilot announced that we were beginning our approach to landing.

Origins of approaches

from Old French 'aprochier', meaning 'to come closer'

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Summary: approaches in Brief

'Approaches' [əˈprəʊtʃɪz] refers to the act of coming nearer to something or someone, or a way of dealing with a situation or problem. It can be used as a noun or verb and has synonyms like 'methods' and 'strategies.' Phrases like 'take a novel approach' and 'approach with caution' use 'approach' idiomatically to suggest trying something new or being careful. Examples include 'The deadline is approaching quickly' and 'She has a unique approach to teaching that engages her students.'