an approach

[/ən əˈproʊtʃ/]

nounfemininepl: approaches / abordagens

uma abordagem

1. A way of dealing with or considering something; a method or strategy

We need a different approach to solve this problem.

Precisamos de uma abordagem diferente para resolver este problema.

2. The act of coming near or closer to something

The approach of winter brings colder temperatures.

A aproximação do inverno traz temperaturas mais frias.

3. A path or way leading to a place

The approach to the castle was blocked.

O acesso ao castelo estava bloqueado.

4. An initial proposal or request made to someone

He made an approach to the company about a business opportunity.

Ele fez uma abordagem à empresa sobre uma oportunidade de negócio.

NYC Slang

the move / the play

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

abordagem

Most common term used in Brazil for both methodology and physical approach

Rio de Janeiro

abordagem

Standard usage, also used colloquially as 'forma'

São Paulo

abordagem

Preferred in business and academic contexts

Portugal

abordagem

Standard Portuguese, also 'aproximação' for physical nearness

take a different approach

approach with caution

friendly approach

direct approach

a new approach to an old problem

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