# approaches

Pronunciation: say "uh-PROH-chiz" US /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃiz/, UK /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃiz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present of approach. — third-person singular simple present indicative of approach
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of approach. Use this form after he, she, or it.
   - _Winter approaches, and the days grow shorter._
   - _He approaches the negotiation with caution and a clear plan._

## Noun

2. Plural of approach. — plural of approach
   - Simple: Plural of approach. Use it when you mean more than one.
   - _Researchers compared several approaches before settling on one._
   - _The new approaches to teaching reading sparked debate among educators._
3. Overtures or attempts made to gain someone's favor or affection.
   - Simple: Friendly or romantic moves made to win someone over.
   - _Her diplomatic approaches gradually won over the skeptical board._
   - _He rebuffed the lobbyist's approaches with a polite but firm refusal._
4. The covered roads, trenches, and other works built by besieging soldiers as they advance toward a fortress or military post.
   - Simple: Roads or trenches that soldiers dig to move safely toward an enemy fort.
   - _The engineers extended the approaches toward the fortress under cover of darkness._
   - _Defenders bombarded the besiegers' approaches with steady cannon fire._

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