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approaches

/əˈproʊtʃɪz/ /əˈproʊtʃəz/

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The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

Examples :

"The dog's happy approaches to the door always made the children smile after school. "

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An access, or opportunity of drawing near.

Examples :

"The garden has several approaches, but the main gate is the easiest to find. "

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(in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.

Examples :

"Her numerous thoughtful approaches helped her win the election for class president. "

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A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.

Examples :

""The school's main approaches were blocked due to construction, so we had to use the back entrance." "

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A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.

Examples :

"1991, Carol Lee Johnston, Jeanne Lazaris, Plane Trigonometry, A New Approach."

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(used only in the plural, fortification) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.

Examples :

"The enemy slowly advanced under cover, shielded by their intricate approaches, a network of trenches leading towards the castle walls. "

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An approach shot.

Examples :

"Her approaches to the green were consistently accurate, giving her many birdie opportunities. "

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The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.

Examples :

"The airport offers several different approaches for planes landing in bad weather. "

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The area before the lane, in which a player may stand or run up before bowling the ball.

Examples :

"The bowler carefully wiped the sweat from their hands before stepping onto the approaches. "

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To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

Examples :

"As the deadline for the project approaches, I need to work faster. "

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To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.

Examples :

"as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."

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To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.

Examples :

""Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge."

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To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).

Examples :

"The teacher approaches each student's learning challenges with patience and creativity. "

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To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.

Examples :

"The student approaches the teacher to ask for help with the homework. "

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To take approaches to.

Examples :

"She carefully approaches each problem with a calm and organized method. "

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To bring near; to cause to draw near.

Examples :

"The teacher approaches the student to help with the difficult math problem. "

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