approaching

əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ
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Translation of approaching into German,

Adjective

nearness

almost here in time, space, or condition
herannahend sich nähernd
  • The approaching storm made everyone hurry inside.Der herannahende Sturm brachte alle dazu, sich zu beeilen.

Noun

proximity

Rare
the act of coming closer to something
Rare
  • The approaching of the storm made everyone nervous.Das Herannahen des Sturms machte alle nervös.
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Expressions with approaching: examples in English and translations in German

kurz vor dem Abschluss
With the project approaching the finish line, the team worked extra hours.

Synonyms and analogies of approaching in English

Examples of approaching in a sentence

  • An approaching train warned the platform.
  • The approaching of the deadline caused stress.
  • The approaching of the train was announced loudly.
approach
əˈproʊtʃ
Verb
tr.
1.

physical movement

come near or nearer to
sich nähern herankommen
  • The cat slowly approached the unaware mouse..Die Katze näherte sich langsam der ahnungslosen Maus
2.

begin handling

start to deal with
  • She approached the problem with a new strategy..Sie ging das Problem mit einer neuen Strategie an
3.

progress

almost reach a particular level or state
sich nähern annähern herankommen
  • The temperature approached freezing overnight.Die Temperatur näherte sich über Nacht dem Gefrierpunkt.
4.

communication

speak to someone for the first time
ansprechen auf jemanden zugehen
  • She approached her boss with a new idea.Sie sprach ihren Chef mit einer neuen Idee an.
5.

time

come near in time or event
  • As the deadline approached, we worked faster.Als die Frist näher rückte, arbeiteten wir schneller.
Noun
1.

methods

method or way of doing something
  • His approach to solving problems is very systematic..Sein Ansatz zur Lösung von Problemen ist sehr systematisch
2.

movement

act of coming closer in space or time
  • The approach of the storm was sudden.Das Herannahen des Sturms war plötzlich.
3.

navigation

path or access to a place
  • The approach to the castle was lined with trees.Der Zugang zur Burg war von Bäumen gesäumt.
4.

golf

TECH.
short golf shot to reach the green
TECH.
Annäherungsschlag
  • She made a perfect approach to the green.Sie machte einen perfekten Annäherungsschlag zum Grün.

Expressions with approach: examples in English and translations in German

Notlösung
The new policy is just a Band-Aid approach.
standardisierte Methode
einheitlicher Ansatz
The company uses a cookie-cutter approach for all its branches.
Gießkannenprinzip
The company used a shotgun approach to market their new product.
praxisorientierter Ansatz
The teacher used a hands-on approach to engage the students in learning.
Selbstläufer
His plan was a slam dunk approach to win the deal.
eine abwartende Haltung einnehmen
They decided to adopt a wait-and-see approach before making any changes.

Translations of "approaching" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAnnäherungnf.

With the storm approaching, the restive animals sensed danger and became agitated.

Mit der Annäherung des Sturms spürten die unruhigen Tiere die Gefahr und wurden unruhig.

dieAnsprachenf.

Or you use external service providers for the identifying and approaching them.

Oder nutzen Sie externe Dienstleister für den Service von Ident und Ansprache.

dieAnfahrtnf.

Please have your booking confirmation ready when approaching the hotel.

Bitte halten Sie Ihre Buchungsbestätigung bei der Anfahrt zum Hotel bereit.

Adjective
kommendeadj.

Children often feel restless during midweek, eager for the approaching weekend.

Kinder fühlen sich oft unruhig während der Wochenmitte, voller Vorfreude auf das kommende Wochenende.

näher kommendadj.

Fifty yards and approaching.

45 Meter und näher kommend.

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Other translations for approaching:

  • nähert sich
  • herannahenden

approaching: Examples and translations in context

When approaching land, it's crucial for sailors to bear off appropriately.

Bei der Annäherung an Land ist es für Segler entscheidend, angemessen abzufallen.

Upon approaching the ravie, the visitor is overwhelmed with owe.

Bei Annäherung an die Schlucht wird der Besucher von Ehrfurcht überwältigt.

Quality as a way of approaching the work, in every phase.

Qualität als Weg zur Annäherung an die Arbeit, in jeder Phase.

Visual and audible alerts when approaching the end of a traffic jam.

Visuelle und akustische Warnungen bei der Annäherung an ein Stauende.

You need to interrupt the pattern before approaching your kids.

Sie müssen unterbrechen das Muster vor der Annäherung an Ihre Kinder.

It reacts to outside influences like pressure, approaching, stroking or catching.

Er reagiert auf äußere Einflüsse wie Druck, Annäherung, Streicheln oder Fangen.

It is liable to burn up when approaching a higher, radiant being.

Er droht bei Annäherung an ein höheres, strahlendes Wesen zu verbrennen.

Furthermore, ships could early reduce their noise level when approaching a whale.

Zudem können Schiffe bei Annäherung an die Wale frühzeitig den Lärmpegel reduzieren.

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