Approach

ap-prōch′, v.i. to draw near: to draw nigh (of time or events): to come near in quality, condition, .: ( arch. ) to come into personal relations with a person.— v.t. to come near to: to resemble: attain to: to bring near in any sense.— n. a drawing near to in military attack, in personal relations: acce : a path or avenue: approximation: ( pl. ) trenches, ., by which besiegers strive to reach a fortre .— n. Approachabi′lity .— adj. Approach′able . [O. Fr. aprochier , Low L. adpropiare —L. ad , to, prope , near.]