Approach
/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/
noun
The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
An access, or opportunity of drawing near.
(in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.
verb
To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
“as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.”
To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
“"Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge.”