chegar perto
[ʃeˈɡar ˈpɛɾtu]
verb phrase
to come close, to approach, to get near
1. to move physically closer to someone or something
The dog came close to the stranger.
O cachorro chegou perto do estranho.
2. to approximate or nearly reach a certain point or value
The temperature is approaching 40 degrees.
A temperatura está chegando perto de 40 graus.
3. to establish intimacy or closeness with someone emotionally
She finally got close to her father.
Ela finalmente chegou perto do seu pai.
NYC Slang
get close, come near, pull up
Related Idioms & Phrases
chegar perto demais (to go too far, overstep boundaries)
chegar perto do coração (to touch one's heart)
não chegar perto (to stay away from, avoid)
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