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to approach

to approach

159 2.6
To begin to deal with a problem or task
  • verb
  • /əˈproʊtʃ/
translation icon : abordar
  • The best way to approach this challenge is with a clear plan.
  • approach the problem
  • a way of approaching
  • approach the task

The key way to approach this is to stay calm.

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Examples

  • Our elicitation approach has shown that students approach a class with a reasonably consistent set of expectations.

    Academic text (2008)
  • But there's a right way and a wrong way to approach this.

  • The key way to approach this is to stay calm.

  • That is not the right way to approach this terrible crisis.

  • My question is how should we approach business debt?

  • I would say no, that is not the way to approach it further.

  • So how do you want to approach this bicycle problem?

  • Has that had any impact on the way that you approach YouTube?

  • What's the best way for them to approach investing in this area?

  • By recognizing that boys and girls have unique differences in the way they approach mathematics.

    Academic text (2008)

Synonyms

to tackle
vsto approach
204 3.4

To try to deal with a difficult problem or task

is less intense and does not imply determined effort
to go about
vsto approach
200 3.5

To begin doing something in a certain way

is more general and does not specify a method
to work through
vsto approach
152 3.4

To deal with a problem, task, or feeling step by step until it is done

is about starting to deal rather than a long systematic process
to attack
vsto approach
71 3.2

To begin working on a task with energy and determination

is a calmer starting action without strong force or aggression
to set about
vsto approach
21 3.4

To start doing something in a determined way

is neutral about determination and does not imply strong planning
to face a challenge
vsto approach
5 3.9

Deal with a difficult problem or situation

is about starting action rather than direct confrontation
to handle a situation
vsto approach
3 3.2

To deal with a problem or difficult event well

is the initial step of addressing issues rather than completing their full resolution

Antonyms

1.0

To stay away from something or not do it to stop something bad from happening

1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

Phrasal Verbs

Use a new method to solve a problem

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 Thorough

to solve
1.3
to tackle
204 3.4
to address
3.6
to approach
159 2.6
to touch on
87 3.4

Surface Forms

approach infinitive
approached past
approached past participle
approaching present participle
approaches third person singular

Etymology

Approach comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and prope 'near', so it can also mean to come close to a task. That is why to approach a problem means to begin to deal with it or to move toward a solution.