7. One of the key words of this unit is the word “approach”. Like many English words it has more than one
meaning, depending on the context.
Besides the noun “approach” can be converted into the verb “approach” conveying related meanings.
As a noun it can denote:
a. a particular way of thinking about or dealing with something
b. the fact of coming closer in time or in distance
c. a path or road that leads to a place:
d. the action of starting to speak or write to someone when you are asking for something or making an offer
As a verb it means:
e. to move closer to someone or something
f. to speak to someone about something for the first time, especially in order to ask for help or make an offer
g. to almost reach a particular level, number, or condition
h. to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way
Read and translate the sentences matching dictionary definitions of the word “approach” with its meanings
in context.
1. This method opens up broad perspectives for fruitful interaction between the synchronic and diachronic ap-
proaches to language.
2. With the approach of war, many children were evacuated.
3. The company has made some approaches to the government.
4. I have already approached my boss about a pay rise.
5. They played in temperatures approaching 40 degrees.
6. The plane crashed during its final approach into the airport.
7. We need a fresh approach to sports in education.
8. A science of computation is emerging that someday may lead to large-scale information-processing systems that
approach the efficiency and robustness of neural systems.
9. Governments tend to approach the issue from different angles.
10. She heard footsteps approaching from behind.
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