Approach Definition & Meaning
approach
- noun
- ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided"
- the act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter's approach scattered the geese"
- a way of entering or leaving; "he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge"
- the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
- the event of one object coming closer to another
- a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances"
- the temporal property of becoming nearer in time; "the approach of winter"
- a close approximation; "the nearest approach to genius"
- a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green; "he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green"
- verb
- move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"
- come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character; "This borders on discrimination!"; "His playing approaches that of Horowitz"
- begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"
- come near in time; "Winter is approaching"; "approaching old age"
- make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion; "I was approached by the President to serve as his adviser in foreign matters"
"Approach" in song lyrics
See how approach is used in real songs:
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"Godspeed, straitjacket and ragged approach"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"I picked the phone up with a grown-up mode approach"
Aesop Rock — No City -
"From then on I took the inside out approach"
Alias — Watching Water
Words that rhyme with approach
Usage tips for "approach"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "approach" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for approach to find words that pair well.