1. approach - Noun
2. approach - Verb
To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance.
To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age of manhood.
To take approaches to.
The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
A access, or opportunity of drawing near.
Movements to gain favor; advances.
A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
See Approaching.
Source: Webster's dictionarySimilarly, anyone who wishes to understand the mind of the sacred writers must first cleanse his own life, and approach the saints by copying their deeds. Athanasius of Alexandria
The most disagreeable thing that your worst enemy says to your face does not approach what your best friends say behind your back. Alfred de Musset
If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality. Norman Cousins
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back or a fool from any side. Yiddish Proverb
Who doesn't approach with disbelief, won't see the face of paradise. Sicilian Proverb
You may adopt an indirect approach to reach your goal. Kashmir Proverb