To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time. As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
To speak to someone for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request. She decided to approach her manager about a raise.
To start to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way. He approached the task with great enthusiasm.
To be almost equal to or come very close to something (such as an amount, level, or condition). The temperature approached 40 degrees Celsius by midday.