1. A method or strategy of dealing with something that relies on one's own resources, judgment, or effort rather than depending on others
The company took an independent approach to solving the problem without consulting external consultants.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem independente para resolver o problema sem consultar consultores externos.
2. A way of thinking or working that is autonomous and self-reliant, free from external influence or control
She preferred an independent approach to her research, developing her own methodology.
Ela preferia uma abordagem independente em sua pesquisa, desenvolvendo sua própria metodologia.