approaches

nounnounverbcommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃiz//
United States//əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃiz//

Movements to gain favour; advances.

noun

1
Movements to gain favour; advances.
2
The covered roads, trenches, or other works made by besiegers or soldiers in their advances toward a place such as a fortress or military post.

noun

1
Also a form of approachplural of approach

verb

1
Also a form of approachthird-person singular simple present indicative of approach

apprehended · Taken; seized.apprentice · A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.approach · To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to…

approaches · Movements to gain favour; advances.

approaching · That approaches or approach.appropriate · To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an…approval · An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement…

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