approaches

noun

1. (plural, plural-only)Movements to gain favour; advances.
2. (plural, plural-only)The covered roads, trenches, or other works made by besiegers or soldiers in their advances toward a place such as a fortress or military post.
3. (form-of, plural)plural of approach

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of approach