(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.
