approach
/əˈprəʊtʃ/verb
उच्चारण अप्रोच
निकट आना, पास आना
Basic word
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[I, T]
to come near to somebody or something in distance or time
निकट आना, पास आना
- The exam is approaching.
- The train approached the platform slowly.
- As winter approaches, the days grow shorter.
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- A stranger approached us near the temple.
Synonyms near come near draw near advance on move towards
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[T] ~ sb (about sth)
to speak to somebody about something, especially to ask them for something
(से) संपर्क करना
- She approached the principal about leave.
- He approached his teacher for advice on the project.
- Several banks were approached for a loan.
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- If you have a problem, approach me at any time.
Synonyms contact speak to appeal to sound out
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[T] ~ sth
to start dealing with a problem in a particular way
(समस्या से) निपटना शुरू करना
- How should we approach this question?
- She approached the problem step by step.
- Let us approach the matter calmly.
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- Students should approach each paper with a clear plan.
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[C] ~ (to sth)
a way of dealing with somebody or something; a way of doing or thinking about something
दृष्टिकोण, तरीका
- a new approach to learning grammar
- The teacher's approach to the topic made it easy to follow.
- The company has taken a fresh approach to hiring.
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- A practical approach works best in science.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
approach + object (verb, no preposition)
As a verb, approach takes its object directly; to is not used after it.
Verb के रूप में 'approach' सीधे object लेता है; इसके बाद 'to' नहीं आता।
- The tiger approached the village at night.
- Radhika approached the teacher after the class.
approach + sb + about / for sth
Use about for the subject you raise and for for the thing you ask.
जिस विषय पर बात की जाए उसके लिए 'about' और जो माँगा जाए उसके लिए 'for' आता है।
- He approached the manager about a transfer.
- They approached the bank for a loan.
approach to + noun / -ing (noun)
As a noun meaning a method, approach is followed by to, and a gerund can follow to.
Noun के रूप में, 'तरीक़ा' अर्थ में 'approach' के बाद 'to' आता है, और 'to' के बाद gerund आ सकता है।
- Her approach to grammar is practical.
- We need a new approach to teaching vocabulary.
approach of + time / event; approach (route)
The approach of a date or season is its coming near; the approach to a place is the road leading to it.
तारीख़ या मौसम का 'approach' उसका निकट आना है; किसी स्थान का 'approach' वहाँ तक जाने वाला मार्ग है।
- With the approach of the exams, the library became crowded.
- The approach to the temple is steep.
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adjective + approach
newpracticalflexiblebalancedstep-by-stephands-on
- A balanced approach to study and sleep works best.
verb + approach
adopttaketrychangefavour
- The school adopted a new approach to evaluation.
approach + noun
roadpathmethodanglestage
- The approach road to the village is narrow.
approach + verb
approach a personapproach a problemapproach the endapproach a deadline
- The project is approaching its deadline.
“More examples 5
- The train approached the platform slowly.
ट्रेन धीरे-धीरे प्लेटफ़ॉर्म की ओर बढ़ी।
- Radhika approached her teacher for advice on the interview.
राधिका साक्षात्कार के बारे में सलाह के लिए अपने शिक्षक के पास गई।
- A strict approach to deadlines helped the team finish on time.
समय-सीमा के प्रति कड़े रुख़ ने टीम को समय पर काम पूरा करने में मदद की।
- As winter approaches, woollen clothes appear in the market.
जैसे-जैसे सर्दी निकट आती है, बाज़ार में ऊनी कपड़े दिखने लगते हैं।
- A stranger approached me on the platform and asked for the time.
प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर एक अजनबी मेरे पास आया और समय पूछा।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The child approached to his mother.
✓ The child approached his mother.
The verb approach takes a direct object and no to.
Verb 'approach' सीधे object लेता है और उसके बाद 'to' नहीं आता।
✗ This is a new approach of teaching English.
✓ This is a new approach to teaching English.
The noun approach takes to, not of.
Noun 'approach' के साथ 'to' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart approach (come near) and reproach (criticize somebody for something wrong, often sadly).
Approach (निकट आना) और reproach (किसी की गलती के लिए आलोचना, प्रायः दुख से) को अलग रखिए।
Keep the method words together: approach, method, strategy, technique, tactic.
तरीके के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: approach, method, strategy, technique, tactic।
§Grammar and usage
Approach takes a direct object ('approach the gate', not 'approach to the gate'), but the noun takes to ('an approach to the problem').
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: approach सीधा object लेता है ('approach the gate', 'approach to the gate' नहीं), पर noun के साथ to आता है ('an approach to the problem')।