Approaching: meaning, definitions and examples

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approaching

[ əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ ]

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in a physical or abstract sense

Moving closer to someone or something in distance or time.

Synonyms

advancing, coming near, getting closer

Examples of usage

He saw a figure approaching in the distance.
The deadline for the project is fast approaching.
The storm clouds are approaching from the west.

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in a formal or professional setting

The act of coming near or nearer.

Synonyms

arrival, nearness, proximity

Examples of usage

The approaching of the deadline is causing stress among the team.
We need to discuss the approaching of the new season.

Translations

Translations of the word "approaching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aproximando

🇮🇳 आ रहा है

🇩🇪 annähernd

herannahend
sich nähernd

🇮🇩 mendekati

🇺🇦 наближення

🇵🇱 zbliżający się

🇯🇵 近づいている

🇫🇷 approchant

🇪🇸 acercándose

🇹🇷 yaklaşan

🇰🇷 다가오는

🇸🇦 مقترب

🇨🇿 přibližující se

🇸🇰 približujúci sa

🇨🇳 接近

🇸🇮 približevanje

🇮🇸 nálgast

🇰🇿 жақындау

🇬🇪 მიწვევა

🇦🇿 yaxınlaşma

🇲🇽 acercándose

Word origin

The word 'approaching' originated from the Middle English word 'approchen', which came from the Old French 'aprochier', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'appropiare', meaning 'to come near'. The concept of approaching has been a fundamental aspect of human existence, influencing interactions, decisions, and outcomes throughout history.