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approaching
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
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
The approaching storm caused everyone to seek shelter.
With the approaching deadline, the team worked overtime to complete the project.
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act or process of coming nearer; usually uncountable.
Definitions
The approaching of dusk signaled it was time to head back.
approaching
Gerund
approached
Past Simple
approached
Past Participle
approaching
Gerund
UK
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
US
/əˈproʊtʃ/
Translations
As we approach the deadline, the pressure increases.
По мере того как мы подходим к дедлайну, давление увеличивается.
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
Definitions
As we approached the city, the skyline became visible.
She decided to approach her manager about a raise.
He approached the task with great enthusiasm.
The temperature approached 40 degrees Celsius by midday.
Definitions
Her approach to solving the issue was both innovative and effective.
The approach of winter was marked by shorter days and colder nights.
The approach to the castle was lined with ancient oak trees.
He made an approach to the company with a new business idea.
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The approach lights were clearly visible from several miles away.