approach

1. v. i. To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer. Source: opted

2. v. i. To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman. Source: opted

3. v. t. To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance. Source: opted

4. v. t. To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age of manhood. Source: opted

5. v. t. To take approaches to. Source: opted

6. v. i. The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near. Source: opted

7. v. i. A access, or opportunity of drawing near. Source: opted

8. v. i. Movements to gain favor; advances. Source: opted

9. v. i. A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access. Source: opted

10. v. i. The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post. Source: opted

11. v. i. See Approaching. Source: opted

12. n. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation Source: wordnet

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