approach — to come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈproʊtʃ/
Korean meaning: 접근하다, 다가가다
Korean pronunciation: 어-프로치 (강세: 프로치)
Example Sentences
- My approach to studying is simple: eat pizza, then panic at 3 AM.
- He approached the vending machine like it owed him money.
- The company's innovative approach to remote work has increased productivity by 30%.
approach
VERB//əˈproʊtʃ//
to come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
Candidate approaching the interview location
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As the coach approaches, poachers encroach!
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Origin
From Old French 'approcher', derived from Latin 'appropiare', combining 'ad-' (to) and 'prope' (near). The word entered English in the 13th century.
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“My approach to studying is simple: eat pizza, then panic at 3 AM.”
“He approached the vending machine like it owed him money.”
“The company's innovative approach to remote work has increased productivity by 30%.”
“Scientists are approaching a breakthrough in cancer research.”
“As the exam period approached, the library became a battlefield of stressed students.”
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