approaching

Noun
  1. The event of one object coming closer to another (synset 107325125)
    is a type of: motion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
    same as: approach
  2. The temporal property of becoming nearer in time (synset 105053622)
    "the approach of winter"
    is a type of: timing - the time when something happens
    same as: approach, coming
  3. The act of drawing spatially closer to something (synset 100281697)
    "the hunter's approach scattered the geese"
    is a type of: motion, move, movement - the act of changing location from one place to another
    subtypes:
    • access - the act of approaching or entering
    • closing, closure - approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
    • landing approach - the approach to a landing field by an airplane
    • run-up - the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
    same as: approach, coming
Adjective
  1. Of the relatively near future (synset 301736850)
    "the approaching election"; "this coming Thursday"; "the forthcoming holidays"; "the upcoming spring fashions"
    similar to: future - yet to be or coming
    same as: coming, forthcoming, upcoming

Other Searches