approaching

UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
approachinggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
More precise labeling for the adjectival use of the present participle.
Translations
The approaching storm made everyone hurry home.
Приближающийся шторм заставил всех поспешить домой.
Definitions
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
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or process of coming nearer; usually uncountable.
Definitions
The act or process of coming closer in space, time, or condition.
The approaching of dusk signaled it was time to head back.
approachverb

approaching

Gerundium

approached
Präteritum
approached
Partizip Perfekt
approaching
Gerundium
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/
Translations
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
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
come near
draw near
move toward
get closer
approachnoun
Definitions
A way of dealing with a situation or problem.
Her approach to solving the issue was both innovative and effective.
The act of coming near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.
The approach of winter was marked by shorter days and colder nights.
A path or road that leads to a place.
The approach to the castle was lined with ancient oak trees.
An initial proposal or request made to someone.
He made an approach to the company with a new business idea.
approachadjective
Definitions
Relating to the phase or path of approaching, especially in aviation or transportation contexts.
The approach lights were clearly visible from several miles away.