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approach in Malay

pendekatan

UK/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ//əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

approach in Malay: pendekatan. In English, approach means to come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

Malay words for approach

manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.)
pendekatan

English meaning of approach

  1. verb To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
  2. verb To play an approach shot.
  3. verb Used intransitively, followed by to: to draw near (to someone or something); to make advances; to approximate or become almost equal.
  4. verb Of an immovable object or a number of such objects: to be positioned as to (notionally) appear to be moving towards (a place).

Full definition of approach

approach in a sentence

  • She approached the door cautiously.
  • We were approached by a stranger asking for directions.
  • The deadline is fast approaching.

Synonyms of approach

All synonyms of approach

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Questions about approach in Malay

What is the meaning of approach in Malay?
Approach in Malay is pendekatan.
Apakah maksud approach dalam bahasa Melayu?
Approach: pendekatan.
What does approach mean in English?
Approach means to come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

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