1. past tense of approach; came near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time
2. past tense of approach; spoke to someone for the first time about something, especially to make a request or proposal
3. past tense of approach; began to deal with or think about a problem or situation in a particular way

Examples

• The storm approached from the west.
• She approached the teacher after class to ask for help.
• The deadline approached quickly.
• He approached the problem systematically.
• The car approached the intersection slowly.
• They approached the company about a partnership.
• As winter approached, the days grew shorter.