approach
Translation
to approach, to come near, to tackle, to speak to
Examples
The train is approaching the station.
The train is approaching the station.
We need to approach this problem carefully.
We need to approach this problem carefully.
He approached her to ask for directions.
He approached her to ask for directions.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to come near to (sb./sth.) in distance or time. The train is approaching the station.
((sth.)) to start to deal with a problem or task. We need to approach this problem carefully.
((sb.)) to speak to (sb.) for the first time about something. He approached her to ask for directions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: come near, tackle, address; Antonyms: leave, retreat
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'propiare' (to come near).
Memory Tips
Think 'ap-' (like 'ad-', meaning 'to') + 'proach' (close). To get close to something.