approach
part of speech
verb (approach, approaches, approached, approaching); noun (an approach, approaches)
meaning for a pupil
1) To approach means to come nearer to someone or something («The train is approaching the platform»). tree →
2) To approach someone means to go to them to speak or ask something («approach a teacher for help»). tree →
3) An approach is a way of dealing with a problem or doing a task («a new approach to fractions»). tree →
4) An approach is also a path or road leading to a place. tree →
sense in the lessons
In the Tanakh and 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. In the primary 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
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
- 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 →
- The train now approaching platform 2 does not stop here. tree →
- Approach the horse slowly from the side. tree →
- As we approached the house, the dog barked. tree →
- If a stranger approaches you, walk away and tell an adult. tree →
- Let's try a different approach to this problem. tree →
- The holidays are approaching fast. tree →
- The approach to the castle was steep and narrow. tree →
- You can approach your teacher if you need help. tree →
- "Approach, my son," he said kindly. tree →
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 the corpora
- None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness.
- Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy fathers brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
- And thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is impure by her uncleanness.
- And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
- God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, at the approach of morning.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «approach» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.