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approaching

UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

Translations

approachinggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
More precise labeling for the adjectival use of the present participle.
The approaching storm caused everyone to seek shelter.
La tempête approchant a poussé tout le monde à chercher refuge.
approchantSe dit aussi d’une échéance, d’un état ou d’une condition qui se rapproche.
With the approaching deadline, the team worked overtime to complete the project.
Avec la date limite approchant, l’équipe a fait des heures supplémentaires pour terminer le projet.
Synonyms
coming
imminent
forthcoming
near
pending
looming
approachingnoun
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or process of coming nearer; usually uncountable.
approcheSens abstrait : action ou processus de rapprochement.
The approaching of dusk signaled it was time to head back.
L’approche du crépuscule indiquait qu’il était temps de rentrer.
approachverb

approaching

Gerund

approached
Past Simple
approached
Past Participle
approaching
Gerund
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/
As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
À mesure que nous nous approchions de la ville, la silhouette de ses bâtiments devenait visible.
approcherPour une valeur, un niveau ou une quantité.
The temperature approached 40 degrees Celsius by midday.
La température a approché les 40 degrés Celsius à midi.
As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
À mesure que nous approchions de la ville, la silhouette de ses bâtiments devenait visible.
aborderPour parler à quelqu'un d'un sujet ou d'une demande.
She decided to approach her manager about a raise.
Elle a décidé d'aborder son manager au sujet d'une augmentation.
Synonyms
come near
advance
draw near
move toward
get closer
reach
approach
Antonyms
shun
avoid
dodge

Definitions

approachinggerund / present participle
Coming near or nearer in space or time.
The approaching storm caused everyone to seek shelter.
Coming close to a particular state or condition.
With the approaching deadline, the team worked overtime to complete the project.
approachingnoun
The act or process of coming closer in space, time, or condition.
The approaching of dusk signaled it was time to head back.
approachverb
To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.
As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
To speak to someone for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request.
She decided to approach her manager about a raise.
To start to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way.
He approached the task with great enthusiasm.
To be almost equal to or come very close to something (such as an amount, level, or condition).
The temperature approached 40 degrees Celsius by midday.
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