approach
gb/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
A2
Inglês
~ 1400
közeledik, megkeres, megszólít, módszer, megközelítés, közeledés
VERBO
A2
1
közeledik
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'approach' with 'reach'; 'approach' means getting closer but not necessarily arriving.
Significado
Move nearer to someone or something
Colocações
approach the door
|approach the intersection
|approach the finish line
|approach a person
Sinónimos
near (Less formal and often used more generally for physical closeness.)
Antónimos
retreat (Means to move away from something, often the opposite of approaching physically.)
Temas
movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
|travel
Definição
To move closer to a person, place, or event in space or time.
To come nearer in distance or time to someone or something.
VERBO
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'address' meaning 'to speak publicly' rather than personally.
Significado
Start talking to someone for a reason
Colocações
approach a colleague
|approach a stranger
|approach a teacher about homework
Sinónimos
contact (More general and can include phone, email, or other indirect methods.)
Antónimos
avoid (Means to keep away from someone and not speak to them.)
Temas
communication
|social
|relationships
|business
Definição
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.
NOME
B1
3
módszer
B1
megközelítés
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'approach' (noun) with 'attitude', which refers more to feelings than methods.
Significado
A method of doing something
Colocações
take an approach
|use a new approach
|a practical approach
Sinónimos
method (A more general term for an ordered way of doing something.)
Antónimos
avoidance (Refers to not dealing with something at all.)
Temas
work
|problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
|education
|business
Definição
A way of doing or thinking about something.
A particular way or method of dealing with a situation or problem.
NOME
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Significado
The act of moving closer
Colocações
the approach of winter
|the plane's approach
|the enemy's approach
Sinónimos
advance (Often implies purposeful forward movement, especially in military contexts.)
Antónimos
withdrawal (Refers to moving away from something.)
Temas
movement
|time
|core_vocabulary
|space
|travel
Definição
When something gets closer in place or time.
The act or process of coming nearer in distance or time to someone or something.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
approach
IPA
GB/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Sílabas e acento
ap - proach (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: approach
- Plural: approach, approaches
Verb
- Base: approach
- 3rd Person Singular: approaches
- Present Participle: approaching
- Past: approached
Família de palavras
Forms
approaches
noun
approaching
verb
approached
verb
Core family
approachable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unapproachable
adjective
Advanced or less common
approachability
noun
Expressões
approaching deadline
1/əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃɪŋ dˈɛdlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Deadline that is coming soon
A final date or time that is very near now.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.