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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 made everyone hurry home.
Приближающийся шторм заставил всех поспешить домой.
Synonyms
near
looming
pending
coming
forthcoming
imminent
approachingnoun
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or process of coming nearer; usually uncountable.
approachverb

approaching

Gerund

approached
Past Simple
approached
Past Participle
approaching
Gerund
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/
As we approach the deadline, the pressure increases.
По мере того как мы подходим к дедлайну, давление увеличивается.
обратитьсяк кому-либо с просьбой или предложением
She decided to approach her manager about a raise.
Она решила обратиться к своему менеджеру с просьбой о повышении.
The storm is expected to approach the coast by evening.
Ожидается, что шторм приблизится к побережью к вечеру.
He decided to approach the manager with his concerns.
Он решил подойти к менеджеру со своими проблемами.
Additional translations
приступитьк делу или задаче
наступать
Synonyms
come near
advance
draw near
move toward
get closer
reach
approach
Antonyms
dodge
avoid
shun

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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