approach

Definition

To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

Etymology

From Middle English aprochen, borrowed from Old French aprochier (modern French approcher), from Late Latin appropiāre, a verb based on Latin prope (“near”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pro- (a variant of *per- (“before, in front; first”)) + *-kʷe (“suffix forming distributives from interrogatives”)).

Example Sentences

• "She approached the door cautiously."
• "We were approached by a stranger asking for directions."
• "The deadline is fast approaching."