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approached

v.
B1 Intermediate US //əˈpɹoʊtʃt// UK //ɐpɹˈəʊtʃt// ap·proached

v. to come closer to someone or something in distance or time. You can also use it when you start talking to someone about a specific idea or problem.

v. to move nearer to a person, place, or point in time; to initiate a discussion or proposal with someone. Transitive in most contexts, though it can function intransitively when the destination is implied.


SIMPLE

The train slowed down as it approached the station.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team approached the manager with a new plan to increase sales during the summer.

COMPLEX

As the deadline for the project approached, the atmosphere in the office became increasingly tense, forcing the staff to prioritise essential tasks over minor details.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition.

Pitfall

we approached to the buildingwe approached the buildingThe verb 'approach' is transitive and does not require the preposition 'to' before the object.

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