5 uses of approach

Approach can be both a verb and a noun. Here are five common uses: 1. (verb) to come near or nearer Look! We’re approaching the airport. The train slowed down as it approached the platform. 2. (verb) to deal with something, like a problem This is a new issue for me. I’m not sure how to approach it. Let’s ask Suki for advice. She always approaches problems in an interesting way. 3. (verb) to speak to, write to, or visit someone with a request I never approach my boss for anything before 10am. He’s not a morning person! We approached the bank for a loan to help with our new business. 4. (noun) the act of getting nearer We need to fasten our seat belts as we make our final approach. The sales of garden furniture tend to go up with the approach of summer. 5. (noun) the way of dealing with something What would your approach be? Let’s ask Suki for advice. She always has an interesting approach to problems.