approaching
adj. B1 Intermediate US //əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ// UK //ɐpɹˈəʊtʃɪŋ// ap·proach·ing
adj. coming nearer in time or distance. You use this to describe something that is about to happen or someone who is getting closer to you.
adj. coming nearer in space or time. Often used to describe imminent events or moving objects.
The approaching storm looks very dark and dangerous.
The approaching deadline forced the team to work late every night this week.
The sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the empty hallway, causing the guard to reach for his flashlight.
By surface analysis, approach + -ing.
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Pitfall
approaching to the cityapproaching the cityApproach is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'to' before the object.