[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/approach/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) / approach # approach verb (approach, approaches, approached, approaching); noun (an approach, approaches) «approach» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. To approach means to come nearer to someone or something («The train is approaching the platform»). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#m1) 2. To approach someone means to go to them to speak or ask something («approach a teacher for help»). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#m2) 3. An approach is a way of dealing with a problem or doing a task («a new approach to fractions»). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#m3) 4. An approach is also a path or road leading to a place. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#m4) ### In the lessons In maths and science pupils try different approaches (methods) to solve a problem. In road and rail safety announcements warn that a train or car is approaching, so stand back. In stories approaching footsteps, storms or danger build tension. In everyday safety, children learn what to do if a stranger approaches them. Phrases: «approach with care», «the approach of winter», «a different approach», «approaching fast». ### Examples - The train now approaching platform 2 does not stop here. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x1) - Approach the horse slowly from the side. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x2) - As we approached the house, the dog barked. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x3) - If a stranger approaches you, walk away and tell an adult. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x4) - Let's try a different approach to this problem. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x5) - The holidays are approaching fast. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x6) - The approach to the castle was steep and narrow. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x7) - You can approach your teacher if you need help. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x8) - "Approach, my son," he said kindly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/#x9) ### Note The verb takes a direct object, with no «to»: «approach the door», not «approach to the door». Plural noun «approaches». Adjective «approachable» (easy to talk to). In maths, «approaching 100» means getting close to 100. ## In Jewish tradition In the laws of Leviticus it means to come near, especially in a forbidden close relationship, or to come near to holy things. **Interpretation.** Tradition reads these verses as the laws of forbidden relations, which guard family purity and holiness. ### Examples - None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness. (Torah LEV.18.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approach/#x1) - Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy fathers brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. (Torah LEV.18.14, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approach/#x2) - And thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is impure by her uncleanness. (Torah LEV.18.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approach/#x3) - God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, at the approach of morning. (Writings PSA.46.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approach/#x4) - He is the beginning of the ways of God; He only that made him can make His sword to approach unto him. (Writings JOB.40.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approach/#x5) - yea, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, approached close to me about the time of the evening offering. (Writings DAN.9.21, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approach/#x6) ### Note The verb takes a direct object, with no «to»: «approach the door», not «approach to the door». Plural noun «approaches». Adjective «approachable» (easy to talk to). In maths, «approaching 100» means getting close to 100. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «approach» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/approach/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«approach» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/approach.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «approach» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/approach/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«approach» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/approach.html) on Mova free.