English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Approach

Approach (v. i.)

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

Approach (v. i.)

To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.

Approach (v. t.)

To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance.

Approach (v. t.)

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.

Approach (v. t.)

To take approaches to.

Approach (v. i.)

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

Approach (v. i.)

A access, or opportunity of drawing near.

Approach (v. i.)

Movements to gain favor; advances.

Approach (v. i.)

A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.

Approach (v. i.)

The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.

Approach (v. i.)

See Approaching.