approaching (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
Definition
Moving nearer to someone or something in position, time, or degree.
Examples
The end of the year is approaching, and we need to finalize our reports.
As the storm was approaching, the wind began to pick up speed.
She noticed a car approaching from the opposite direction.
How to Use approaching
- approach someone/something (prepositional phrase)
- To move nearer to someone or something. — "The police officer approached the suspect cautiously."
- approach something (prepositional phrase)
- To deal with or start to do something in a certain way. — "We need to approach this problem from a new angle."
- approaching X (collocation)
- When a specific time or event is getting close. — "The approaching holiday season is a busy time for retailers."
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