Collocations for approach - noun
1. way of dealing with sb/sth
ADJ.
conventional, orthodox, traditional | alternative, different, fresh, new, novel
We need to try alternative approaches to the problem.
We need to try alternative approaches to the problem.
cautious, conservative | creative, innovative | flexible | direct, no-nonsense, positive, practical, pragmatic, problem-solving, rational, useful | indirect | formal | informal | right | wrong | analytical, scientific, structured, systematic, theoretical | holistic, integrated | basic, general | objective | simplistic
VERB + APPROACH
have
Some teachers have a more formal approach to teaching.
Some teachers have a more formal approach to teaching.
adopt, develop, take, try, use
We need to adopt a more pragmatic approach.
We need to adopt a more pragmatic approach.
favour, prefer
She favoured the direct approach.
She favoured the direct approach.
PREP.
~ to
I liked her approach to the problem
I liked her approach to the problem
2. act of coming nearer
VERB + APPROACH
make
The aircraft had to make a steep approach to the landing strip.
The aircraft had to make a steep approach to the landing strip.
PREP.
at the ~ of
The children fell silent at the approach of their teacher.
The children fell silent at the approach of their teacher.
with the ~ of
The weather turned colder with the approach of autumn.
The weather turned colder with the approach of autumn.
~ to
The plane crashed during its approach to the runway.
The plane crashed during its approach to the runway.
3. discussion with sb in order to ask them for sth
VERB + APPROACH
make | have, receive
PREP.
~ from
We''ve received an approach from the director of a rival firm.
We''ve received an approach from the director of a rival firm.
~ to
We''ll have to make an approach to the managing director.
We''ll have to make an approach to the managing director.