to approach, reduce spatial or temporal distance / to press, compel, urge

to urge, compel; to hurry (someone) along

physical tension, strain / mental strain, nervousness / tension in a relationship / the contracted state of a muscle

be physically tense / be mentally tense, be nervous / for a relationship to suffer tension / for a muscle to contract

examination, exam, test / quiz

to rise gradually

détente; easing of tensions; thaw

catatonia

muscle tone

graduation examination