Approach
verb
To come near or closer to something or someone.
The train is approaching the station.
Often appears as...
- approach the topic
- approach the situation
noun
A way of doing or thinking about something.
We need a new approach to solve this problem.
Often appears as...
- practical approach
- theoretical approach
verb
To ask someone for something, often at an inappropriate time.
I was approached by a stranger asking for money.
Often appears as...
- approach for help
- approach with a request
noun
The action of coming near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
The approach of winter always depresses me.
Often appears as...
- approach of dawn
- approach of winter
noun
A means of attaining an end, in the realm of computer programming or system design.
He used a bottom-up approach in his software design.
Often appears as...
- bottom-up approach
- top-down approach
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing.
Pilots practice approach and landing during training.
Often appears as...
- final approach
- visual approach
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To come near or closer to something or someone.
The train is approaching the station.
Often appears as...
- approach the topic
- approach the situation
noun
A way of doing or thinking about something.
We need a new approach to solve this problem.
Often appears as...
- practical approach
- theoretical approach
verb
To ask someone for something, often at an inappropriate time.
I was approached by a stranger asking for money.
Often appears as...
- approach for help
- approach with a request
noun
The action of coming near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
The approach of winter always depresses me.
Often appears as...
- approach of dawn
- approach of winter
noun
A means of attaining an end, in the realm of computer programming or system design.
He used a bottom-up approach in his software design.
Often appears as...
- bottom-up approach
- top-down approach
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing.
Pilots practice approach and landing during training.
Often appears as...
- final approach
- visual approach
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Proximity
Often indicates movement towards a place or object, not just being close.
She approached the desk quietly.
Pro Tip 2/2Impending Event
Can suggest an event is about to occur or something is soon to happen.
The holidays are fast approaching.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Proximity
Often indicates movement towards a place or object, not just being close.
She approached the desk quietly.
Pro Tip 2/2Impending Event
Can suggest an event is about to occur or something is soon to happen.
The holidays are fast approaching.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Proximity
Often indicates movement towards a place or object, not just being close.
She approached the desk quietly.
Pro Tip 2/2Impending Event
Can suggest an event is about to occur or something is soon to happen.
The holidays are fast approaching.
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Mozart Helps Me Think PIPE...
Apologies. Mozart helps me think. I'm not sure this assignment requires much thought. Well, not if we were to follow these inelegant instructions. There must be a better approach, don't you think? I think following the instructions is the way to pass the class. Is that all you want from an education,
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Why do people get so...
try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on. Importantly, you should give children the time and space to work through their answers. And if you're an administrator,
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Why are sloths so slow?...
They descend from the canopy just once a week for a bathroom break. When sloths do move, it's not very fast. It would take a sloth about five minutes to cross an average neighborhood street. This unhurried approach to life means that sloths don't need very much muscle.
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Bill Gates: The next...
There was no one there to look at treatment approaches. No one to look at the diagnostics. No one to figure out what tools should be used. As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them.
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Why should you read...
With its fluid language and approach to identity, "Orlando" is considered a key text in gender studies. The mind can only fly so far from the body before it returns to the constraints of life. Like many of her characters, Woolf's life ended in tragedy
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An inside look at...
these men would look like religious men and I approached them to seek some wisdom from them they were not religious men and I don't know if they had wisdom to impart on me but they said to me look if you want to bring about a change in
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The philosophy of...
which they called logos. And while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is
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5 tips to improve your...
There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking, but here's one five-step process that may help you solve any number of problems. formulate your question. In other words, know what you're looking for.
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The myth of Cupid and...
Before long, Psyche was pregnant. She rejoiced, but was also conflicted. How could she raise her baby with a man she'd never seen? That night, Psyche approached her sleeping husband holding an oil lamp.
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Spider With Three Super...
To help her in her quest, she's equipped with three superpowers. First, an amazing approach to getting about.
Video examples
Mozart Helps Me Think PIPE...
Apologies. Mozart helps me think. I'm not sure this assignment requires much thought. Well, not if we were to follow these inelegant instructions. There must be a better approach, don't you think? I think following the instructions is the way to pass the class. Is that all you want from an education,
Video examples
Why do people get so...
try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on. Importantly, you should give children the time and space to work through their answers. And if you're an administrator,
Video examples
Why are sloths so slow?...
They descend from the canopy just once a week for a bathroom break. When sloths do move, it's not very fast. It would take a sloth about five minutes to cross an average neighborhood street. This unhurried approach to life means that sloths don't need very much muscle.
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
There was no one there to look at treatment approaches. No one to look at the diagnostics. No one to figure out what tools should be used. As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them.
Video examples
Why should you read...
With its fluid language and approach to identity, "Orlando" is considered a key text in gender studies. The mind can only fly so far from the body before it returns to the constraints of life. Like many of her characters, Woolf's life ended in tragedy
Video examples
An inside look at...
these men would look like religious men and I approached them to seek some wisdom from them they were not religious men and I don't know if they had wisdom to impart on me but they said to me look if you want to bring about a change in
Video examples
The philosophy of...
which they called logos. And while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking, but here's one five-step process that may help you solve any number of problems. formulate your question. In other words, know what you're looking for.
Video examples
The myth of Cupid and...
Before long, Psyche was pregnant. She rejoiced, but was also conflicted. How could she raise her baby with a man she'd never seen? That night, Psyche approached her sleeping husband holding an oil lamp.
Video examples
Spider With Three Super...
To help her in her quest, she's equipped with three superpowers. First, an amazing approach to getting about.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
You start getting hit with some very interesting situations in life - you as a parent - when they approach that teenage area, which is frightening because you still have memories of that age and the things you were doing at that age... Please don't do what I did.
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Tom Cruise
American Actor
I've never made a film that I didn't believe in, you know? However the picture turns out, I've always given everything to it. That's kind of how I approach life. I can't help it. There's no part-way with me on anything in any area of my life.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
The devil is a peace stealer, and he works hard to set us up to get upset. But we can learn how to change our approach so we don't live upset all of the time. And Jesus gives us the best example to follow.
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Karl Jaspers
German Psychologist
Only then, approaching my fortieth birthday, I made philosophy my life's work.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Essentially, pride is a 'my will' rather than 'thy will' approach to life.
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Jean-Marie Messier
French Businessman
Our multiaccess approach will make the life of the customer simpler.
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Jimmy Smits
American Actor
As an actor, it's hard to approach any character with negatives.
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Fred Armisen
American Comedian
You should approach everything in life like, 'What is this?
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Nina Arianda
American Actress
I never approach a character from a negative place.
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Nelsan Ellis
American Actor
I can't approach a character with judgment.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
You start getting hit with some very interesting situations in life - you as a parent - when they approach that teenage area, which is frightening because you still have memories of that age and the things you were doing at that age... Please don't do what I did.
Quote examples
Tom Cruise
American Actor
I've never made a film that I didn't believe in, you know? However the picture turns out, I've always given everything to it. That's kind of how I approach life. I can't help it. There's no part-way with me on anything in any area of my life.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
The devil is a peace stealer, and he works hard to set us up to get upset. But we can learn how to change our approach so we don't live upset all of the time. And Jesus gives us the best example to follow.
Quote examples
Karl Jaspers
German Psychologist
Only then, approaching my fortieth birthday, I made philosophy my life's work.
Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Essentially, pride is a 'my will' rather than 'thy will' approach to life.
Quote examples
Jean-Marie Messier
French Businessman
Our multiaccess approach will make the life of the customer simpler.
Quote examples
Jimmy Smits
American Actor
As an actor, it's hard to approach any character with negatives.
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Fred Armisen
American Comedian
You should approach everything in life like, 'What is this?
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Nina Arianda
American Actress
I never approach a character from a negative place.
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Nelsan Ellis
American Actor
I can't approach a character with judgment.
Example 1 of 10
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