approach
gb/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
A2
Engelsk
~ 1400
közeledik, megkeres, megszólít, módszer, megközelítés, közeledés
UDSAGNSORD
A2
1
közeledik
B1
Brugsmønster:
to approach [someone/something]
The train slowly approached the station.
A vonat lassan közeledett az állomáshoz.
As winter approached, the days grew shorter.
Ahogy közeledett a tél, egyre rövidebbek lettek a nappalok.
She approached the counter to ask a question.
A storm is approaching from the west.
Læringseksempler
The bus is approaching the stop.
A busz közeledik a megállóhoz.
My birthday is approaching.
Közeledik a születésnapom.
He is approaching the house.
A car is approaching us.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'approach' with 'reach'; 'approach' means getting closer but not necessarily arriving.
Betydning
Move nearer to someone or something
Ordforbindelser
approach the door
|approach the intersection
|approach the finish line
|approach a person
Synonymer
near (Less formal and often used more generally for physical closeness.)
Antonymer
retreat (Means to move away from something, often the opposite of approaching physically.)
Temaer
movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
|travel
Definition
To move closer to a person, place, or event in space or time.
To come nearer in distance or time to someone or something.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
2
Brugsmønster:
to approach [someone] about [something]
I approached my boss about taking some time off.
Megkerestem a főnökömet pár nap szabadság ügyében.
She approached the guard to ask for directions.
Megszólította az őrt, hogy útbaigazítást kérjen.
They approached the professor with their concerns.
Læringseksempler
I approached my teacher after class.
Óra után megkerestem a tanáromat.
He approached me to ask for help.
Megkeresett, hogy segítséget kérjen.
We approached the man for directions.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'address' meaning 'to speak publicly' rather than personally.
Betydning
Start talking to someone for a reason
Ordforbindelser
approach a colleague
|approach a stranger
|approach a teacher about homework
Synonymer
contact (More general and can include phone, email, or other indirect methods.)
Antonymer
avoid (Means to keep away from someone and not speak to them.)
Temaer
communication
|social
|relationships
|business
Definition
To go to someone and start talking for a reason.
To begin talking to someone, especially to make a request, offer help, or start a discussion.
NAVNEORD
B1
3
módszer
B1
megközelítés
B2
Brugsmønster:
an approach to [something]
We need a different approach to solve this problem.
Más megközelítésre van szükségünk, hogy megoldjuk ezt a problémát.
Her approach to teaching is very interactive.
A tanítási módszere nagyon interaktív.
This approach has been successful in other countries.
Læringseksempler
I like his approach to learning.
Tetszik a tanulási módszere.
We need a new approach to fix it.
Új módszerre van szükségünk, hogy megjavítsuk.
Her approach works well.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'approach' (noun) with 'attitude', which refers more to feelings than methods.
Betydning
A method of doing something
Ordforbindelser
take an approach
|use a new approach
|a practical approach
Synonymer
method (A more general term for an ordered way of doing something.)
Antonymer
avoidance (Refers to not dealing with something at all.)
Temaer
work
|problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
|education
|business
Definition
A way of doing or thinking about something.
A particular way or method of dealing with a situation or problem.
NAVNEORD
B2
4
közeledés
B1
The approach of night made them hurry.
Az éjszaka közeledése miatt sietniük kellett.
We watched the plane's approach from the balcony.
Az erkélyről figyeltük a repülő közeledését.
The approach of the deadline put everyone under pressure.
Læringseksempler
The approach of summer makes me happy.
Boldoggá tesz a nyár közeledése.
We saw the car's approach.
Láttuk az autó közeledését.
The approach of rain made us run home.
Betydning
The act of moving closer
Ordforbindelser
the approach of winter
|the plane's approach
|the enemy's approach
Synonymer
advance (Often implies purposeful forward movement, especially in military contexts.)
Antonymer
withdrawal (Refers to moving away from something.)
Temaer
movement
|time
|core_vocabulary
|space
|travel
Definition
When something gets closer in place or time.
The act or process of coming nearer in distance or time to someone or something.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
approach
IPA
GB/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Stavelser og tryk
ap - proach (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: approach
- Plural: approach, approaches
Verb
- Base: approach
- 3rd Person Singular: approaches
- Present Participle: approaching
- Past: approached
Ordfamilie
Forms
approaches
noun
approaching
verb
approached
verb
Core family
approachable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unapproachable
adjective
Advanced or less common
approachability
noun
Udtryk
approaching deadline
1/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃɪŋ dˈɛdlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Deadline that is coming soon
A final date or time that is very near now.
Eksempler
- With the approaching deadline, everyone worked late into the night.
- She felt stressed by the approaching deadline for her project.
make an approach
1/mˈeɪk ən əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Try to start contact with someone
To try to talk to someone for a reason, often politely or formally.
Eksempler
- He decided to make an approach to his manager about a pay raise.
- They made an approach to the company for sponsorship.
approach with caution
1/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ wˈɪθ kˈɔʃən/
fixed phrase
Handle carefully because of risk
To be careful when dealing with something that could be dangerous or difficult.
Eksempler
- Police advised residents to approach the suspect with caution.
- Any new investment should be approached with caution.
approach with caution
2/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ wˈɪθ kˈɔʃən/
fixed phrase
deal with something very carefully
To be very careful when you start to deal with something, because it may be difficult or risky.
Eksempler
- These claims should be approached with caution until more evidence appears.
- Investors are approaching the new cryptocurrency with caution.
- Any unfamiliar dog should be approached with caution.