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approach

approach

89 2.5
A movement that brings something closer to a target
  • noun
  • /əˈproʊtʃ/
: aproximación
  • Standing in the cottage doorway, Angie watches their approach, hands on high square hips.
  • closest approach
  • closest approach to Earth
  • allow a close approach

Examples

  • What is unique about that compared with other approaches for psychology?

  • He was trying to present a genuinely viable, reasonable approach to space exploration.

  • So my entire sales approach starts with a needs analysis.

  • Well, what I love about this approach is that it has nothing to do with them.

  • We're on final approach to Los Angeles.

  • What aspects of his approach to investing do you also practice?

  • Only a couple of taxis were on the approach road to the airport.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • I'm really curious about your approach with modern day psychotherapy.

  • Moreover, one commentator has noted that the team approach results in problems of accountability.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The pilot announced that we were on final approach to the airport and expected to land shortly.

Synonyms

glide path
vsapproach
  • Specialized
3 5.7

The path a plane follows when coming down to land

is a broader term covering movement closer, not just flight trajectories
glide slope
vsapproach
  • Specialized
2 6.7

A downward path a plane follows when approaching a runway guided by instruments

is a general act or route of moving closer, not a guided instrument path
approach shot
vsapproach
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A short golf shot hit to land the ball on the putting green

is the movement closer in space, not a sports action
landing approach
vsapproach
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A path a plane follows as it comes down to land

is the act or route of moving closer, not the whole flight phase
approach path
vsapproach
  • Specialized
1 5.5

The route a plane follows when going down to land, especially the last part before it touches the ground

is the general act or route of moving closer in any space

Compounds

A different way of doing something that no one else uses

A strategy that tries many different things at the same time

approach shot
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A short golf shot hit to land the ball on the putting green

A way of using math to study or solve problems

landing approach
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A path a plane follows as it comes down to land

approach pattern
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A path a plane follows while preparing to land at an airport

A practical, strict way to handle problems to get results

approach path
  • Specialized
1 5.5

The route a plane follows when going down to land, especially the last part before it touches the ground

A method with two levels that do different things

A calm and sensible way of thinking in difficult or stressful situations

A fixed, routine way of doing something that lacks creativity

A very strict way of managing people and enforcing rules

A way of looking at something too simply that misses important details

A quick, careless way of doing something that causes mistakes

A general way of dealing with something that ignores small details

Using two different actions at the same time to reach a goal

A policy that prefers talks and peaceful solutions instead of force in foreign or economic affairs

A way of doing things that uses people or resources only when needed

1 8.6

An old, rough way of doing something that ignores modern methods

1 8.2

A different, slightly strange way of doing something to get new ideas

A passionate, persuasive way of telling people about ideas or beliefs

A very risky way of acting that can harm yourself or others

An aggressive, unfair way of trying to gain an advantage over others in business

cazh approach
  • Informal
9.9

A relaxed, informal way of doing things without strict rules

9.9

A way of doing things that is stubborn and refuses to change

A way of doing something that avoids a direct answer or clear action

A way of doing things that encourages competition and rewards only the strongest

A shallow, amateur way of doing something without deep commitment

A way of acting that uses little effort

9.3

An overly academic way of solving problems that is impractical

To use all available resources and keep nothing in reserve

A way of working that uses too many rules, meetings, and paperwork

arty approach
  • Informal
7.2

A creative, slightly showy way of making things look unusual or special

approach trench
  • Specialized
8.9

A narrow trench that lets soldiers move from rear to front safely

A rude name for a libertarian policy seen as foolish

longtail approach
  • Specialized
8.6

A business method that sells many different products to small groups instead of a few big markets

A way of studying many things that makes differences seem very large

A way of doing things guided by one person or idea

A way of doing things that includes many cultures in schools and communities

9.9

A way of supporting freedom that looks simple but ignores real problems

7.5

A way controllers use radar to guide pilots by radio to land in low visibility

A way of acting that people see as typical of men

8.8

A way of doing things that refuses change and new ideas

idiographic approach
  • Specialized
9.9

An approach that studies each person or case in detail to understand their unique experience

To treat an adult like a child without a good reason

A strict way of leading that shows little patience

A personal, creative way of thinking often used by people with autism or ADHD

A way of arguing that acts doubtful but does not check new evidence fairly

9.9

A method that looks scientific but has no real evidence

9.9

A method that uses numbers and data to study a problem or trend

9.1

A way of thinking that supports conservative political ideas

9.9

A style of rule like the Pope's with strong central control and religious power

9.9

A focus on small local issues and interests instead of wider public needs

9.9

A way of speaking or acting that sounds moral and like a preacher

An overly hopeful way of dealing with problems that ignores bad signs

9.1

A person who appears briefly, makes quick changes, and gives no further help

Sunyavadi approach
  • Specialized
9.9

A Buddhist way of thinking that teaches letting go of attachments to find inner calm

Stalinoid approach
  • Literature
9.9

A strict, unfair way of leading that does not allow people to disagree

8.2

A very slow way of doing something that wastes time

How Close

approach
89 2.5
approach path
  • Specialized
1 5.5

Surface Forms

approach singular
approaches plural

Etymology

Approach comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and prope 'near', giving the sense of a way toward something. So an approach in golf or travel is the path or move that brings you closer to the target.