approach

• Manera de acercarse o tratar una situación, problema o tarea; también puede referirse al acto físico de acercarse a algo o alguien.

A noun referring to a way or method of dealing with or approaching a situation, problem, or task.

1. Method or wayB1formal

   A way of dealing with something or a method of doing something.

   enfoque o método

   • We need a new approach to solve this problem.
   • Her approach to teaching is very effective.
   • Scientists developed a scientific approach to climate research.

   Sinónimosmannermethodmodus operandiprocedureprocessstrategystylesystemtactictechniqueway

2. Act of coming nearB1formal

   The act of moving closer to someone or something.

   Acercamiento

   • The plane made its final approach to the runway.
   • I saw his approach from across the room.
   • The enemy detected our approach too early.

   Sinónimosadvanceadventarrivalcoming

   Antónimosdepartureretreatwithdrawal

3. B2formal

   An initial contact or proposal made to someone.

   Contacto o propuesta inicial

   • The company made an approach to buy our business.
   • He received several job approaches from recruiters.
   • Her approach to the manager was well-received.

   Sinónimosadvancefeelerofferovertureproposalproposition

• Verbo que denota acercarse físicamente a alguien o algo, o tratar una situación o problema de cierta manera.

A verb used to indicate the act of coming near or closer to someone or something, or to deal with a situation in a particular way.

1. Move towardsA2formal

   To come near or nearer to someone or something in space or time.

   acercarse

   • The car approached the intersection slowly.
   • Winter is approaching fast.
   • He approached the house cautiously.

   Sinónimosadvanceclose income nearconvergedraw nearnear

   Antónimosdepartfleeleaverecederetreatwithdraw

2. B1formal

   To begin to deal with or tackle a problem or situation.

   abordar

   • We need to approach this issue carefully.
   • She approached the task with confidence.
   • How should we approach the negotiations?

   Sinónimosaddressattackconfrontfacego abouthandleset abouttackletake onundertake

   Antónimosavoiddodgeevadeshirk

3. B1formal

   To speak to or ask someone about something.

   Dirigirse a alguien

   • He approached her about the job opportunity.
   • Don't approach strangers for directions.
   • She approached the manager with her concerns.

   Sinónimosaccostaddressbroachbuttonholesolicitsound outwaylay