1. A method, strategy, or way of dealing with something that is already in place or currently being used
The existing approach to customer service was inefficient and needed reform.
A abordagem existente para o atendimento ao cliente era ineficiente e precisava de reforma.
2. The current or established methodology that has been previously adopted or implemented
We will compare the existing approach with the new proposal.
Compararemos a abordagem existente com a nova proposta.