approaching UK /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃɪŋ/US /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃɪŋ/adjective 1adverb 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •That approaches or approach. adverb1 •Nearly. noun1 •The act of coming closer; an approach. formsapproachings