Approach

Wherefore approached ye so nigh unto the city?
2 Sam. xi. 20.

But exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Heb. x. 25.

2. To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.

approach , v. t. 1. Tobring near; to cause to draw near; to advance. (Archaic) Boyle.

2. To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age of manhood.

He was an admirable poet, and thought even to have approached Homer.
Temple.

3. (Mil.) To take approaches to.

approach , n. (Cf. F. approche. SeeApproach, v. i.) 1. The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near. The approach of summer. Horsley.

A nearer approach to the human type.
Owen.

2. A access, or opportunity of drawing near.

The approach to kings and principal persons.
Bacon.

3. pl. Movements to gain favor; advances.

4. A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access. Macaulay.

5. pl. (Fort.) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.

6. (Hort.) See Approaching.

approach , n. (Golf) Astroke whose object is to land the ball on the putting green. It is made with an iron club.