megközelít

Megközelít is a Hungarian verb meaning to approach or bring near, both in a physical sense and in a figurative sense. It can describe moving closer to a place, to a concept, or to a problem. The related noun megközelítés denotes an approach, method, or approximation.

Etymology: The verb is formed from közel, meaning near, with the prefix meg-, which in Hungarian often marks the beginning or completion of an action or the attainment of a goal. This prefix helps distinguish the sense of bringing something within reach from a simple act of being near.

Usage: In everyday language, megközelít is used for physical movement as well as abstract purposes. Examples: “A vonat megközelítette a pályaudvart.” or “A sétáló megközelítette az épületet.” Figurative usage is common: “Megközelítjük a problémát különböző szempontokból.” The noun megközelítés is used when referring to a method or strategy, as in “egy új megközelítés a témához.”

Mathematics and science also employ related senses. The term megközelítés can denote an approximation or a method of approaching a value, while közelítés is often used more generally for approximation. In analysis, one talks about a series or sequence converging to a limit, described as approaching the határérték.

Overall, megközelít provides a flexible term for moving toward something—whether a location, an idea, or a numerical value—and forms a standard noun pair with megközelítés for related concepts.