approachapproachapproachesapproachedapproaching2noun1(pluralapproaches) a way of doing something: This is a new approach to learning languages.2(no plural) coming near or nearer to somebody or something: the approach of winterapproachapproachapproachesapproachedapproaching1verb (approaches, approaching, approached)to come near to somebody or something in distance or time: As you approach the village, you'll see a church on your right.The exams were approaching.