An Approach

1. The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
2. An access, or opportunity of drawing near.
3. (in the plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.
4. A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
5. A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.
6. (used only in the plural, fortification) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
7. (golf, tennis) An approach shot.
8. The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.
9. (bowling) The area before the lane, in which a player may stand or run up before bowling the ball.