approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
・UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
A2
verb
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
noun
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
- Specific way to handle a project, task, problem
Examples
The aircraft had to make a steep approach to the landing strip.
The children fell silent at the approach of their teacher.