That approaches or approach.

Nearly.

present participle of approach

The act of coming closer; an approach.

plural of approaching

(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh. / (intransitive, golf, tennis) To play an approach shot.

(also figuratively) An act of drawing near in place or time; an advancing or coming near. / An act of coming near in character or value; an approximation.

simple past tense and past participle of approach

Movements to gain favour; advances. / (military) The covered roads, trenches, or other works made by besiegers or soldiers in their advances toward a place such as a fortress or military post.

plural of approach