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accost

UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɔst/

Translations

accostverb
accosted
Past Simple
accosted
Past Participle
accosting
Gerund
UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɔst/
He was accosted by a stranger on the street.
К нему на улице приставал незнакомец.
Additional translations
завязывать разговор
Synonyms
approach
address
confront
hail
greet
speak to
accostnoun
accosts
pl
UK
/əˈkɒst/
US
/əˈkɑst/

Definitions

accostverb
To approach and speak to someone in a bold or aggressive manner.
The reporter accosted the celebrity as she left the restaurant, hoping for an exclusive interview.
To solicit or approach with the intention of offering sexual services, especially in a public place.
The undercover officer arrested her after she accosted passers-by outside the club.
accostnoun
A bold or aggressive approach or address, especially by a stranger.
The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.
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