LEARNit Dictionary

approach

noun
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
رویکرد, روش, نگرش
2
B2
movement nearer to somebody/something in distance or time
نزدیکی, تقرب, حالت نزدیک شدن, نزد آمدن
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened.
the approach of spring
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war.
The children fell silent at the approach of their teacher.
3
the act of speaking to somebody about something, especially when making an offer or a request
پیشنهاد, مراجعه, درخواست
The club has made an approach to a local company for sponsorship.
We've received an approach from the director of a rival company.
4
attempts to start a personal or sexual relationship with somebody
پیشنهاد رابطه, معاشرت ابتدایی, شروع رابطه, برقراری ارتباط, آغاز رابطه, ارتباط گیری
She resented his persistent approaches.
5
a path, road, etc. that leads to a place
راه, مسیر, راه دسترسی, مسیر منتهی به هدف, گذرگاه
All the approaches to the palace were guarded by troops.
a new approach road to the port
The approach to the village was very pretty.
6
the part of an aircraft’s flight immediately before landing
فاز فرود, مسیر فرود
to begin the final approach to the runway
The aircraft had to make a steep approach to the landing strip.
7
a thing that is like something else that is mentioned
روش, شیوه, رویکرد
That's the nearest approach to an apology you'll get from him.
verb
B2
1
B2
to come near to somebody/something in distance or time
نزدیک شدن, نزدیک آمدن
2
B2
to speak to somebody about something, especially to ask them for something or to offer to do something
مطرح کردن, نزدیک شدن به کسی برای درخواست یا پیشنهاد, رجوع کردن به کسی برای موضوعی
We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach .
She was often approached for help and advice.
We have approached the company about the possibility of a merger.
Have you approached John about organizing a concert?
She was approached to take part in the event.
3
B2
to come close to something in amount, level or quality
نزدیک شدن, نزديک شدن
Interest rates are approaching zero.
profits approaching 30 million dollars
Few writers approach his richness of language.
4
B2
to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way
پرداختن به, رسیدگی کردن
to approach a subject/matter/task/question
What's the best way to approach this problem?
The issues should be approached with caution.