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 bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance.-to come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age of manhood.-to take approaches to.-the act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.-a access, or opportunity of drawing near.-movements to gain favor; advances.-a way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.-the advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.-see approaching.