approach

[US]/əˈprəʊtʃ/
[UK]/əˈproʊtʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to come near or nearer to someone or something
vt. to make contact with someone in order to discuss or deal with something
n. a way of doing something or dealing with a situation

Phrases & Collocations

new approach

different approach

holistic approach

practical approach

an approach to

basic approach

approach with

design approach

research approach

analysis approach

systematic approach

analytical approach

process approach

alternative approach

system approach

direct approach

approach channel

pragmatic approach

experimental approach

systems approach

income approach

Example Sentences

the approach of winter.

the approach of night.

an approach to the bridge.

the approach of summer

a logical approach to the problem.

a pragmatic approach to politics.

a programmatic approach to change.

approach sb. with a suggestion

an affirmative approach to the problem

a multidisciplinary approach to teaching.

approach infinity as a limit

a Socratic approach to teaching.

a sound approach to the problem.

he was approaching retirement.

a behavioural approach to children's language.

Finley's carny approach to baseball.

the president's emollient approach to differences.

an impolitic approach to a sensitive issue.

there was a shuffle of approaching feet.

Real-world Examples

C) Adopting scientifically grounded approaches to teaching reading.

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

Best we take a more subtle approach.

Source: Villains' Tea Party

They had tried a nonviolent approach for years.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

Today I want to discuss with you a new approach to empirical research.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

China has a zero tolerance approach to COVID though.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2022 Collection

Different cultures throughout history have developed unique approaches to burials.

Source: Scientific World

She grabbed the pink can of fox repellent as the train approached.

Source: Zootopia (audiobook)

There are two main approaches to IELTS reading.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Reading High Score Secrets

Well, he said old challenges demand new approaches.

Source: NPR News December 2017 Compilation

But is throwing things away a sustainable approach?

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

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