approach
- noun
- /əˈproʊtʃ/
- They presented their approach for negotiating the terms of the contract.
How was your first approach with her?
- How was your first approach with her?
Examples
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States in the region took different approaches to solve this problem.
Academic text (2003) -
And I shared with her this whole new approach to her character.
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So is this the right approach for the markets right now?
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So the best approach always is to talk to the man.
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And what questions does this model or approach raise for you?
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But she is ready, willing, and able to change her approach to living.
Fiction book (2001) -
And this is where his approach is actually quite distinctive.
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I prefer to collect my data with a more scientific approach.
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Indeed, the Clinton approach to economic security was widely supported in elite circles.
Academic text (1996) -
Indeed, BP took exactly that approach when negotiating the Seafood Compensation Program.
Academic text (2017)
Synonyms
A plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider
An idea or plan offered for others to consider
An attempt to start a romantic or sexual relationship
A first polite offer to start talks
A small suggestion to test how people will react
Compounds
- Specialized
The route a plane follows when going down to land, especially the last part before it touches the ground
A calm and sensible way of thinking in difficult or stressful situations
- Archaic
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 policy that prefers talks and peaceful solutions instead of force in foreign or economic affairs
- Specialized
A business method that sells many different products to small groups instead of a few big markets
- Formal
A way of studying many things that makes differences seem very large
A way of doing things that includes many cultures in schools and communities
- Offensive
A way of supporting freedom that looks simple but ignores real problems
- Specialized
A way controllers use radar to guide pilots by radio to land in low visibility
- Specialized
An approach that studies each person or case in detail to understand their unique experience
- Slang
A personal, creative way of thinking often used by people with autism or ADHD
- Formal
A way of arguing that acts doubtful but does not check new evidence fairly
- Informal
A different, slightly strange way of doing something to get new ideas
- Archaic
A style of rule like the Pope's with strong central control and religious power
- Literature
A focus on small local issues and interests instead of wider public needs
An aggressive, unfair way of trying to gain an advantage over others in business
- Jargon
A person who appears briefly, makes quick changes, and gives no further help
- Specialized
A Buddhist way of thinking that teaches letting go of attachments to find inner calm
- Literature
A strict, unfair way of leading that does not allow people to disagree
How Direct
Surface Forms
Etymology
Approach comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and prope 'near', which gives the picture of making a first move toward someone. So an approach can be a tentative offer or suggestion meant to begin a talk or relationship.