Definitions:

1. a close approximation noun
   • the nearest approach to genius
2. a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green noun
   • The tournament ended when the last golfer's approach rolled over the green and right past the hole.
3. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation noun
   • The best approach to the problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons.
4. the act of drawing spatially closer to something noun
   • the hunter's approach scattered the geese
5. the temporal property of becoming nearer in time noun
   • the approach of winter
6. to begin to deal with verb
   • They approached the task with enthusiasm.
7. to come near in time verb
   • Winter is approaching.
8. to come near, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character verb
   • The writing approaches that of an 18thcentury author.
9. to make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion verb
   • I was approached by the President to serve as an adviser in foreign matters.
10. to move towards verb
    • We were approaching our destination.

Synonyms:

• access
• advance
• approach path
• approach shot
• approaching
• attack
• border on
• come near
• come on
• coming
• draw close
• draw near
• glide path
• glide slope
• go about
• go up
• near
• set about

NearBy Words:

• approachability
• approachable
• approaching