General Definition: 1. Of a person or an entity, to go closer or nearer to someone or something, or any action or any thing directly or indirectly associated with this. As a Noun: 1. The act of moving closer to a thing or person. English = approach. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. Of things or people, to go closer or nearer to someone or something. English = approach. 2. Of future events, to become closer in time to the present or some other reference point in time. English = approach.