hands-on approach

collocation in English

meaningsofhands-onandapproach

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hands-on
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˌhændˈzɒn/us
/ˌhændˈzɑːn/
Someone with a hands-on way of doing things becomes closely involved in managing and organizing things and in ...
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approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/us
/əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of considering or ...
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Ahands-onapproachto archaeological practice for example, cannot easily be accepted: sacred symbols are not for kids to play with.
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Ahands-onapproachto the music itself has been lacking until now.
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In the 1980s the school curriculum underwent a dramatic change with the introduction of ahands-onapproachto learning enshrined in the three concepts of performing, composing and listening.
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I say that because we need a strongerhands-onapproachto safety in place of the hands-off approach of the past.
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Some may not accept my view that a more definitehands-onapproachis necessary.
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In that light, is it not now time that departmental officials took a morehands-onapproachto the matter?
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The levy board would not be based on a governmenthands-onapproach.
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That frequently involves ahands-onapproachwhich leads to corporate management.
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An excellent example of ourhands-onapproachis the design advice service which offers tailored energy efficiency guidance for larger construction and refurbishment projects.
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Thathands-onapproachto supporting charities extends beyond the domestic front.
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Thathands-onapproachshould be studied by other business support organisations.
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It is now ahands-onapproach.
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They train over 100 young people a year using ahands-onapproachto learning and teaching.
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Educational topics range from studies of pond life to animal adaptations to geology, and often involve ahands-onapproach.
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The open-air museum brings a bit of skilled-trade history into the present, and it takes ahands-onapproach.
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Therefore, effective learning entails active experimentation with ahands-onapproachto learning.
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These zones use ahands-onapproachto make information and learning more interactive within the library setting.
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They commented on the need for ahands-onapproachfrom investors, ones that would be close to the team, not managing from outside the country.
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