v. i. - To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
v. i. - To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
v. t. - To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance.
v. t. - 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.
v. t. - To take approaches to.
v. i. - The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
v. i. - A access, or opportunity of drawing near.
v. i. - Movements to gain favor; advances.
v. i. - A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
v. i. - The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
v. i. - See Approaching.
n. - A stroke whose object is to land the ball on the putting green. It is made with an iron club.