Approach

What do we mean by approach?

To come near or nearer, as in space or time. intransitive verb

To make an approach, as in golf. intransitive verb

To come or go near or nearer to. intransitive verb

To come close to, as in appearance, quality, or condition; approximate. intransitive verb

To make a proposal or overtures to with a specific end in view. intransitive verb

To begin to deal with or work on. intransitive verb

The act of approaching. noun

A fairly close resemblance; an approximation. noun

A way or means of reaching something; an access. noun

The method used in dealing with or accomplishing. noun

An advance or overture made by one person to another. noun

The golf stroke following the drive from the tee with which a player tries to get the ball onto the putting green. noun

The steps taken prior to executing a competitive maneuver, as by a diver before diving forward from a springboard or by a bowler before delivering the ball. noun

The part of the area behind the foul line in a bowling alley used by a bowler in delivering the ball. noun

To come or go near in place or time; draw near; advance nearer; come into presence.

Figuratively, to draw near; approximate; come near in degree: with to: as, he approaches to the character of an able statesman.

To bring near; advance: as, he approached his hand to the cup.

To come or draw near to: as, to approach the gate.

Figuratively, to come near to in quality, character, or condition; nearly equal: as, modern sculpture does not approach that of the Greeks.

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

An access, or opportunity of drawing near.

(in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.

A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.

A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.

(used only in the plural, fortification) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.

An approach shot.

The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.

The area before the lane, in which a player may stand or run up before bowling the ball.

V. To get closer to something. Urban Dictionary

Someone who is open and friendly that's ready to assist Urban Dictionary

The act of ejaculation among women and men alike, as long as it is completed through a second party. Urban Dictionary

Appearing friendly, or easy to talk to. Urban Dictionary

Approachable .. I am .. Very … Oh … … Certain conditions … If I happen see stalker boy … When we happen to meet .. I will take this as proof of stalkery … This will then become part of my defence … If I become unaccountable for my words or actions … Why write this ? Cause I know he will see it too .. That’s a fact … Sad but true … Will she see these words? Obviously ;) and at least maybe think one less obstacle briefly tamed perhaps … I don’t even need a hug or whatever.. just a simple convo where I actually get to meet your eyes .. and gain some truth .., Been a long time … Bordering on forever … Strangely, writing that .. just had the thought of how will you act/ be if this actually one day happens …. Even more strangely .. smiled for the first time in ages … I do have a warped sense of humour I guess … Urban Dictionary

Approach anxiety (AA) is a term used to describe a man who feels highly nervous, awkward and distressed during (or even before) the act of approaching and getting to know women he has never met before. While the anxiety often derives from a greater social phobia, approach anxiety itself derives specifically from man's belief that he is very likely to be rejected by the woman of his desire in unplesant and harsh ways. In most cases, a man who tries to overcome this particular anxiety may experience symptoms such as rapid heart rate, clammy hands and excessive body sweating, thought paralysis (i.e 'going blank' or 'freezing up'), rapid speach, uncharacteristic stuttering, unintentional fidgeting and many other forms of physical or mental reactions to high stress. Urban Dictionary

To approach and start a conversation with a total stranger, usually with a romantic intention. Urban Dictionary

A last ditch effort used to pick up women that essentially entails making a series of rapid, low effort, approaches, on multiple women, in a very short period of time.  It is beneficial when the PUA has arrived at the bar or club late in the evening and has little time remaining before last call.  It is risky maneuvre because, due to the lack of effort put into each individual approach, it is likely that the PUA will face several harsh rejections prior to achieving success. Multiple rejections in such a short timeframe could leave the PUA's confidence shattered beyond repair. Urban Dictionary

The Unicorn Approach is a business phrase for handling those times when your boss is asking for the impossible and/or making completely unrealistic demands. Often, when they are demanding this, they resent any "negative" feedback. You can smile and say "Sure boss, we'll apply the Unicorn Approach to that and get right on it." Strictly defined, the Unicorn Approach is pretending that all will be well in fantasy land, where it's rainbows and sunshine all the time. And Unicorns frolic. It allows the poor shmuck being asked to deal with the ridiculous, ludicrous demands of egotistical bosses with a bit of humor. Sure, it doesn't fix the problem but honestly - you can't fix it anyway so at least you can smile a bit! Urban Dictionary

Approaching a person through a social circle, as opposed to "cold approach". Usually used for dating terminology. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to approach:
approach, reproach, abroach, appeach, accroach, proach, reapproach.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word approach:
runway, approaches, quantum, involves, understanding.

Words that rhyme with approach:
coach, reproach, broach, encroach, poach, brooch, cockroach, roach, loach, roche, stagecoach, caroche, trolley coach, german cockroach, hackney coach, doetsch, slip coach, football coach, hockey coach, asiatic cockroach, basketball coach, baseball coach, line coach, goetsch, tennis coach, oriental roach, american cockroach, oriental cockroach, australian cockroach, giant cockroach, roache, batting coach, pitching coach.

Adjectives that are often used to describe approach:
new, different, alternative, second, based, traditional, best, systematic, similar, nearest, integrated, direct, scientific, theoretical, holistic, practical, comprehensive, basic, rational, experimental, oriented, surgical, latter, pragmatic, historical, therapeutic, critical, near, functional, conservative, analytical, effective, positive, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, cognitive, standard, empirical, novel, behavioral, classical, psychological, flexible, conventional, developmental, comparative, statistical, realistic, cautious, ecological, nearer, promising, useful, quantitative, methodological, structured, overall, logical, step, structural, indirect, closest, usual, strategic, dynamic, analytic, fresh, down, unified, aggressive, balanced, innovative, evolutionary.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective approach:
avoidance, withdrawal, time, patient, behavior, life, client, grafting, systems, departure, love, escape, tendencies, shot, paper, situations, map, fire, child, march, angle, control, the, deployment, individuals, lighting, goals, coping, patients, solicitations, sequence, sex, arm, students, members, parents, writing, training, grades, shoes, mountain, roads, conflict, teachers, zones, individual, frontier, steps, leaders, statement, retreat, strategies, allowance, strangers, landing, matters, flow.

Words that sound like approach:
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