approaching

(noun) the event of one object coming closer to another. Synonyms: approach.

(noun) the temporal property of becoming nearer in time. Synonyms: approach, coming. Example: "The approach of winter."

(noun) the act of drawing spatially closer to something. Synonyms: approach, coming. Example: "The hunter's approach scattered the geese."

(verb) move towards. Synonyms: approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near. Examples: "We were approaching our destination." "They are drawing near." "The enemy army came nearer and nearer."

(verb) come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character. Synonyms: border on, approach. Examples: "This borders on discrimination!." "His playing approaches that of horowitz."

(verb) begin to deal with. Synonyms: set about, go about, approach. Examples: "Approach a task." "Go about a difficult problem." "Approach a new project."

(verb) come near in time. Synonyms: approach, come near. Examples: "Winter is approaching." "Approaching old age."

(verb) make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion. Synonyms: approach. Example: "I was approached by the president to serve as his adviser in foreign matters."

(adj) of the relatively near future. Synonyms: coming(prenominal), forthcoming, upcoming. Examples: "The approaching election." "This coming thursday." "The forthcoming holidays." "The upcoming spring fashions."