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get near

[/ɡɛt nɪr/]
verb phrase
aproximar-se, chegar perto
1. to move closer in distance or proximity to someone or something
As we got near the airport, traffic became heavier.
Conforme nos aproximávamos do aeroporto, o trânsito ficou mais intenso.
2. to come close to a particular time or event
As the deadline gets near, everyone is working harder.
Conforme o prazo se aproxima, todos estão trabalhando mais intensamente.
3. to approach a certain state or condition
He's getting near retirement age.
Ele está se aproximando da idade de aposentadoria.
Synonyms
approachdraw nearcome closeget close
Antonyms
move awayrecededepartdistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aproximar-se, chegar perto
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chegar perto, vir chegando perto
colloquial variant
São Paulo
aproximar-se, vir chegando
standard usage
Portugal
aproximar-se, chegar perto
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get near and dear
get nowhere near
not get anywhere near
get near enough to touch
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