verb🔗ShareTo come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer."The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "timeactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate."as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."actionprocesstimedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.""Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge."timedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy)."The teacher is approaching the issue of bullying by holding classroom discussions. "actionplanprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo speak to, as to make a request or ask a question."The student was nervous about approaching the teacher to ask for an extension on the assignment. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take approaches to."The team is approaching the problem from multiple angles, hoping to find a solution. "wayactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring near; to cause to draw near."The zookeeper was approaching the lion's cage with a large bucket of meat. "actiondirectiontimefutureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of coming closer; an approach."The cat's slow, cautious approaching of the bird feeder gave the sparrows time to fly away. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThat approaches or approach."the approaching armies"timedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareNearly."Approaching, it was time for dinner. "timenowChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
