approach
noun
way of dealing with sb/sth
ADJ. conventional, orthodox, traditional | alternative, different, fresh, new, novel We need to try alternative approaches to the problem.| cautious, conservative | creative, innovative | flexible | direct, no-nonsense, positive, practical, pragmatic, problem-solving, rational, useful | indirect | formal | informal | right | wrong | analytical, scientific, structured, systematic, theoretical | holistic, integrated | basic, general | objective | simplistic
VERB + APPROACH have Some teachers have a more formal approach to teaching.| adopt, develop, take, try, use We need to adopt a more pragmatic approach.| favour, prefer She favoured the direct approach.
PREP. ~ to I liked her approach to the problem
act of coming nearer
VERB + APPROACH make The aircraft had to make a steep approach to the landing strip.
PREP. at the ~ of The children fell silent at the approach of their teacher.| with the ~ of The weather turned colder with the approach of autumn.| ~ to The plane crashed during its approach to the runway.
discussion with sb in order to ask them for sth
VERB + APPROACH make | have, receive
PREP. ~ from We've received an approach from the director of a rival firm.| ~ to We'll have to make an approach to the managing director.
