Approach: a way to tackle a task

The idea

Use an approach to followed by a noun or an activity ending in -ing. The plural is approaches.

Examples

• The team tried a new approach to training.
• Her approach to the problem was practical.
• We need a different approach to waste.
• His approach puts safety first.
• The two approaches produced different results.
• Our approach changed after the meeting.

Watch out

After approach to, do not use a bare verb: say approach to solving, not approach to solve.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the correct form. The scientist suggested a fresh ___ to the puzzle. (approach / deadline)

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   approach

   approach names the chosen way of dealing with the issue.

2. Choose the correct form. Their approach ___ recycling saves water. (to / at)

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   to

   to introduces the subject of the approach.

3. Choose the correct form. The workshop compared two ___. (approaches / approach)

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   approaches

   approaches counts two distinct methods.

Use it today

Describe your approach to learning something new.