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Approach: Definition, Examples & Usage Tips (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：method or strategy (approach)

approach 🔊

/əˈproʊtʃ/

v./n.

a particular way of doing or thinking about something.

Teacher explaining learning approach with flowchart on whiteboard

method or strategy 🔊

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/ˈmɛθəd ɔːr ˈstrætədʒi/

v./n.

A particular way or plan for doing something, often involving specific steps or principles.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'appropiare' (ad- 'to' + prope 'near'), meaning 'to come near'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'A pro' shows you the correct 'approach' to reach your goal efficiently.

📖 Example

My teacher suggested a new approach to learning vocabulary, which involves using flashcards and apps. 🔊 My teacher suggested a new approach to learning vocabulary, which involves using flashcards and apps.

🔗 Collocations

adopt an approach – to start using a particular method or strategy

innovative approach – a new and creative method or strategy

holistic approach – considering the whole system rather than just parts

🔄 Synonyms

method (n.) – A systematic way of doing something.

strategy (n.) – A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term goal.

technique (n.) – A specific way of carrying out a task, especially in arts or sciences.

🚫 Antonyms

disorganization (n.) – Lack of a clear method or plan.

randomness (n.) – Lack of any systematic approach or pattern.

🌱 Derivatives

approachable (adj.) – friendly and easy to talk to; able to be reached or accessed

approachability (n.) – the quality of being friendly and easy to approach

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'appropiare' via Old French 'aprochier'. In modern English, 'approach' is widely used in business (e.g., 'strategic approach') and aviation (e.g., 'final approach'), reflecting its dual nature as both a method and an act of drawing near.

Meaning 2：come near or closer (approach)

approach 🔊

/əˈproʊtʃ/

v./n.

to come near or nearer to something in distance, time, or quality.

Airplane descending towards runway in clear blue sky

come near or closer 🔊

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/kʌm nɪr ɔːr ˈkloʊsər/

v./n.

To move towards someone or something in distance, time, or quality, often implying gradual progression.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

As the plane began to approach the airport, the flight attendant asked everyone to fasten their seatbelts. 🔊 As the plane began to approach the airport, the flight attendant asked everyone to fasten their seatbelts.

🔗 Collocations

approach the runway – to come near the runway for landing

approach a deadline – to draw near to a time limit

approach a solution – to get close to finding an answer

🔄 Synonyms

near (v.) – To come close to something in distance or time.

close in (phrasal verb) – To gradually move nearer to someone or something, often with intent.

draw near (phrasal verb) – To approach, especially in a gradual or inevitable manner.

🚫 Antonyms

retreat (v.) – To move away from a person or place.

recede (v.) – To move back or further away.

depart (v.) – To leave or go away from a place.

🌱 Derivatives

approaching (adj.) – coming near or closer in time or space

approacher (n.) – a person or thing that approaches (rare)