Approaching
/əˈproʊ.tʃɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of moving closer to a person, place, or time, often used in the context of deadlines or events in legal settings.
The deadline is approaching, so the parties must finalize their negotiations.
Forms
- approach
- approached
- approaches
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Commentary
Used primarily as a present participle form of 'approach,' often appearing in legal documents to indicate imminent events or actions.
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