approached
Definitions
Moved closer to someone or something in space or time.
Initiated a proposal or request to a person or group.
Begun to deal with or address a task, problem, or situation.
Examples
The cat slowly approached the bowl of food.
As the deadline approached, the team worked even harder to finish the project.
A stranger approached me on the street to ask for directions.
Synonyms
neared advanced closed in accosted reached approximated tackled