approach 2023.03.13 Meaning of approach in English Noun US /əˈproʊʧ/ UK /əˈprəʊʧ/ 1. the act of coming near the approach of the hurricane to Miami 2. a way of doing something a new approach to poverty Verb US /əˈproʊʧ/ UK /əˈprəʊʧ/ 1. come near A storm is approaching.