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bring closer
[/brɪŋ ˈkloʊzər/]
verb phrase
aproximar
1.
to move something or someone nearer in physical distance
Can you bring the chair closer to the table?
Você pode aproximar a cadeira da mesa?
2.
to make two people or groups more connected or united
This project will bring the communities closer together.
Este projeto aproximará as comunidades.
3.
to make something more imminent or to advance in time
The new evidence brings us closer to solving the mystery.
A nova evidência nos aproxima de resolver o mistério.
Synonyms
move nearer
draw near
approach
unite
narrow the gap
Antonyms
move away
separate
distance
push apart
widen the gap
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aproximar
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
chegar mais perto
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
aproximar
standard usage
Portugal
aproximar
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
bring people together
close the distance
narrow the gap
bridge the divide
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