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approach

approach

90 2.5
A movement that brings something closer to a target
  • noun
  • /əˈproʊtʃ/
translation icon : 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

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
glide path
vsapproach
  • Specialized
1 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
1 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 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
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

Compounds

A different way of doing something that no one else uses

approach shot
  • Specialized
1 6.1

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

A strategy that tries many different things at the same time

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

approach pattern
  • Specialized
1 6.5

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

landing approach
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A path a plane follows as it comes down to land

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

A way of using math to study or solve problems

A practical, strict way to handle problems to get results

A general way of dealing with something that ignores small details

8.6

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

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

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

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

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

approach trench
  • Specialized
8.9

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

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

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 fixed, routine way of doing something that lacks creativity

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 very strict way of managing people and enforcing rules

A strict way of leading that shows little patience

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

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

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

9.1

A way of thinking that supports conservative political ideas

8.2

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

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

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

A quick, careless way of doing something that causes mistakes

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

A method with two levels that do different things

How Close

approach
90 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.