approach
gb/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
A2
Engels
~ 1400
közeledik, megkeres, megszólít, módszer, megközelítés, közeledés
WERKWOORD
A2
1
közeledik
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'approach' with 'reach'; 'approach' means getting closer but not necessarily arriving.
Betekenis
Move nearer to someone or something
Woordcombinaties
approach the door
|approach the intersection
|approach the finish line
|approach a person
Synoniemen
near (Less formal and often used more generally for physical closeness.)
Antoniemen
retreat (Means to move away from something, often the opposite of approaching physically.)
Thema's
movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
|travel
Definitie
To move closer to a person, place, or event in space or time.
To come nearer in distance or time to someone or something.
WERKWOORD
B1
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'address' meaning 'to speak publicly' rather than personally.
Betekenis
Start talking to someone for a reason
Woordcombinaties
approach a colleague
|approach a stranger
|approach a teacher about homework
Synoniemen
contact (More general and can include phone, email, or other indirect methods.)
Antoniemen
avoid (Means to keep away from someone and not speak to them.)
Thema's
communication
|social
|relationships
|business
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
3
módszer
B1
megközelítés
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'approach' (noun) with 'attitude', which refers more to feelings than methods.
Betekenis
A method of doing something
Woordcombinaties
take an approach
|use a new approach
|a practical approach
Synoniemen
method (A more general term for an ordered way of doing something.)
Antoniemen
avoidance (Refers to not dealing with something at all.)
Thema's
work
|problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
|education
|business
Definitie
A way of doing or thinking about something.
A particular way or method of dealing with a situation or problem.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
The act of moving closer
Woordcombinaties
the approach of winter
|the plane's approach
|the enemy's approach
Synoniemen
advance (Often implies purposeful forward movement, especially in military contexts.)
Antoniemen
withdrawal (Refers to moving away from something.)
Thema's
movement
|time
|core_vocabulary
|space
|travel
Definitie
When something gets closer in place or time.
The act or process of coming nearer in distance or time to someone or something.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
approach
IPA
GB/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ap - proach (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: approach
- Plural: approach, approaches
Verb
- Base: approach
- 3rd Person Singular: approaches
- Present Participle: approaching
- Past: approached
Woordfamilie
Forms
approaches
noun
approaching
verb
approached
verb
Core family
approachable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unapproachable
adjective
Advanced or less common
approachability
noun
Uitdrukkingen
approaching deadline
1/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃɪŋ dˈɛdlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Deadline that is coming soon
A final date or time that is very near now.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.